Brand new Stihl 461

[Hams25]

Hi chaps I pic my new ms 461 tomorrow. Having only had old or used Stihl’s before I was wondering if there is a run in period for example how may tanks can will it take before I can give i the beans any input much appreciated 

[htb]

Run like you stole it

[Hams25]

Straight out of the box lol . 

[htb]

Put bar and chain on first 

[Hams25]

obviously but its probably going to hammered hard through beech and oak so if I need to baby it for a bit I’d like to know 

[htb]

Use it as normal, just don't lean on it too hard for the 1st few tankfulls

[billpierce]

obviously but its probably going to hammered hard through beech and oak so if I need to baby it for a bit I’d like to know 

Best not to I think. If your not firm with them at first they'll never learn.

Seriously though I think you can create a glaze or something on cylinder if you pussy foot about when new.

[Hams25]

Yeah the place where I’m buying it say just used as normal but they just work in a tractor dealer. So just use it like normal is the general consensus 

[spudulike]

Run it flat out and hard but for short periods (heat is a killer) and DO NOT sit it on idle for long periods.

The saws bore, rings and piston have rough surfaces and you have a short window where they can bed together to create a decent fit and this is best done early in its life and is done by running it flat out but avoid long big cuts where excessive heat will build up.

[Ironbark]

Think you've already got the right advice, but this is worth a read

 

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm