Chain Brake becoming stiff - what is this a symptom of?

[eddystihl]

Get a 550 xp lol

 

 

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[cornish wood burner]

That's why i only use a very sparring amount of copper grease, and remove any excess. My 362 is starting to get a bit stiff, it was last done about three years ago.

If there is nylon, plastic or rubber involved then Silicone grease is good.

[Sambo]

Thanks for the info guys!

I took the cover off and had a look at the mechanism. Was relieved to find it was all tight and in good condition so put a drop of WD40 on the pivoting points to free everything up. Then blew that out with compressed air so I could put a drop of 3 in 1 on the joints. It's worked fantastically well so I'll go with it for now. Will consider disassembling and greasing if the problem returns.

Just need to sort the clutch drum/bearing problem and we're back in business!

 

Cheers guys!

[Sambo]

Has anyone had the same problem with other stihl saws?

Edited December 24, 2016 by Sambo

[Stubby]

Isn't that the point? For it not to seize...

Makes sense as I'd imagine sawdust sticks to lubricating grease more than it does copper... Maybe I've too many chrimbo Jd's in me? :-)

 

Makes sense . That's why I don't grease nose sprockets any more . Not had one fail since I stopped .

[inthewoods]

Has anyone had the same problem with other stihl saws?

 

Never on either 361, 200t does sometimes. All a good few years old but my 2 month old 461 has just started doing it. Build quality just ain't what it used to be

[Stubby]

Never on either 361, 200t does sometimes. All a good few years old but my 2 month old 461 has just started doing it. Build quality just ain't what it used to be

 

Don't think its build quality . More design . You can keep on making a real nice job of getting it wrong in the design department .

[inthewoods]

Makes sense . That's why I don't grease nose sprockets any more . Not had one fail since I stopped .

 

Same here, it just attracts more shite ... Reminds me I must grease the uj's on the truck :-)

[Stubby]

Same here, it just attracts more shite ... Reminds me I must grease the uj's on the truck :-)

 

Yea but they have a boot around them

[inthewoods]

Don't think its build quality . More design . You can keep on making a real nice job of getting it wrong in the design department .

 

True if you like husqvarna ;-) it's just the newer stihls seem more 'plasticky' & don't seem as robust? Maybe I'm just treating them harder!