Stihl MS362 saga

[mucker]

So, a few months ago I asked on here if anyone had a solution to the problematic cutting out of ms362s which would only restart by holding the trigger fully open whilst pulling the recoil. A potential suggested solution (Spud I think) was making sure the clutch bearing was lubed, which didn't really solve the issue and soon four of our fleet of five was acting the same way. It was decided that trying to  start saws at full revs, as well as being dangerous probably wasn't good for the saws, so the saws were sent to the workshop for repair. As it turns out the saws are just out of warranty and guess what? Apparently there's nothing wrong with the saws, Stihl have said the problems are caused by using dirty fuel. I call bullcrap, none of our other saws, ground, climbing or pole, leaf blowers etc. have missed a beat. So what gives?

[Khriss]

Never liked them - over-engineered for a mid range saw , but ( as with any saw ) def' tank cleaning a must , K

[mucker]

Of course but the fuel is not contaminated.

[Alex O]

My 362 lasted 15 months before it died quote from the main dealer was estimated at £400 but could be more they said. Echo or dolmar all the way now for. 60cc saw.

[john p]

Fuel solenoid, mine was like that. £18 part.

[Con]

13 hours ago, mucker said:

So, a few months ago I asked on here if anyone had a solution to the problematic cutting out of ms362s which would only restart by holding the trigger fully open whilst pulling the recoil. A potential suggested solution (Spud I think) was making sure the clutch bearing was lubed, which didn't really solve the issue and soon four of our fleet of five was acting the same way. It was decided that trying to  start saws at full revs, as well as being dangerous probably wasn't good for the saws, so the saws were sent to the workshop for repair. As it turns out the saws are just out of warranty and guess what? Apparently there's nothing wrong with the saws, Stihl have said the problems are caused by using dirty fuel. I call bullcrap, none of our other saws, ground, climbing or pole, leaf blowers etc. have missed a beat. So what gives?

I"ve had a similar problem with a 362 and another saw. It started when l switched changed to husky 2 stroke oil. I didn't work it out straight away. Started messing with carb settings, with no joy. Then l just thought, l'll go back to my old 2 stroke oil. That sorted the problem. If you are running husky 2 stroke, just try changing to stihl. If your not, sorry ignore my text, it must be something else