Breaking in a new chainsaw

The saw should be reved up as you engaged a piece of wood not after.

I just bought a new Husky. The dealer’s advice was to get the gallon of Husky premix. By doing that, my warrantee is doubled. He said the gas mix had a two year shelf life, even after opening....it won’t last that long !! I’ll burn high test after that, as I do in all the toys.

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Originally Posted by rick_iles

I just bought a new Husky. The dealer’s advice was to get the gallon of Husky premix. By doing that, my warrantee is doubled. He said the gas mix had a two year shelf life, even after opening....it won’t last that long !! I’ll burn high test after that, as I do in all the toys.

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At your age I would not be worrying about the shelf life of any gas mix.he,he

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Originally Posted by Mauro

I bought my stihl 038 about 10 yrs ago and went full out right from the get go with the recommended fuel mixture. I use it 2 or 3 times a years and has never had issues. I think it still has the same spark plug in it. I bought it to use it not to baby it.
Don’t do what I did but I think if you use the recommended fuel mixture and and go a little easier it will be just fine, especially if it’s a quality product from a reputable dealer.


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I have an 038 as well. Mine is 20 years old. Ran it the same way you did and works great. Oh, I changed the plug just because.

Can someone tell me if I am harming my saw by revving it up to clear out the chips etc. before I shut it down? I have been doing this with my 25 year old Husky 61 since it was new and it's still a strong saw. I would like to understand what damage it may cause if any.
Paul

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Originally Posted by paultracy

Can someone tell me if I am harming my saw by revving it up to clear out the chips etc. before I shut it down? I have been doing this with my 25 year old Husky 61 since it was new and it's still a strong saw. I would like to understand what damage it may cause if any.
Paul

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I think you answered your own question. You've been doing it forever and it still runs strong. I do the same thing with my 036 and for the 3 or 4 seconds I have no worries.

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Originally Posted by Gilroy

At your age I would not be worrying about the shelf life of any gas mix.he,he

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I hear ya !!!

No it will not cause any problems,

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Originally Posted by dean.f

Revving it shouldn't cause any damage, sustaining wide open throttle with no load may.

Usually with any small engine if they over Rev under no load for a sustained period of time no matter the age, the connecting rod bearings or the rod itself can deform and destroy it. Can also cause a heat seize or break a piston ring. I believe there is a failsafe built into the electronic ignition to prevent this.

you'd really have to try hard to cause damage in my opinion.

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