ms660 recall

[mendiplogs]

I was thinking that the MS660 (well mine and one more I used) the chain brake dose not like to work after it's been working for a wile, I'm on my 2nd brake and the dealer is telling me its fine.

 

HI GRASS ring stihl uk mate there ok they will fixed for you thanks jon

[Stubby]

HI GRASS ring stihl uk mate there ok they will fixed for you thanks jon

 

Thing is Jon if you keep replacing it with exactly the same handle and exactly the same exhaust it going to keep happening .

[mendiplogs]

Thing is Jon if you keep replacing it with exactly the same handle and exactly the same exhaust it going to keep happening .

 

HI STUBBY your right what more can i say mate:thumbup1: it the exhaust some may say but it not right larger dogs but it only on long cut but now the 880 comes out now thanks jon

[waz77]

My 066 did the same, I put a duel port muffler on and it's fine now

[18 stoner]

My 066 did the same, I put a duel port muffler on and it's fine now

 

Spot on!

[mendiplogs]

My 066 did the same, I put a duel port muffler on and it's fine now

 

HI WAZ does your saw go better to mate with the duel port muffler thanks jon

[RobRainford]

My 066 did the same, I put a duel port muffler on and it's fine now

 

I put one on mine and it made it worse!

 

I'm thinking of fabricating a small metal bracket that fixes to the handle to prevent the bending when its warm. A small u shaped piece across the bottom of the brake handle and down the arm to the mechanism to keep it rigid.

 

 

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[Tilio-acerion]

yeah no recall, Stihl said this when I asked:

 

Thank you for your enquiry below, I apologise for the delay in my response.

 

The MS661 C Chainsaw was recently introduced to the GB Market, which was developed and produced with the utmost care. Despite this care, in-house quality tests have revealed few examples of malfunctioning engines in our first production run and very small number of cases have occurred in actual use. These problems specifically relate to the satisfactory performance of the engine. I must stress that it is not a recall.

 

STIHL is synonymous with quality and the complete satisfaction of our customers will always be our top priority. It is with this in mind we have stopped producing this model at this time.

 

If your machines have been running without issue, there should not be a problem with your MS661’s in use. However should you have encountered running problems from the outset, please refer to your local Dealer who will assess the item and seek our advice.

 

I trust this clarifies your enquiry, however should you have any further concerns you wish to discuss please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

Kind regards,

 

Claire Wells

Customer Relations Advisor

[Grass hopper]

I will send Stihl Ireland a email on Monday and will report back here on what they say in Ref to the chain brake on the 660 now back to the cider and chicken wings.

[waz77]

Jon, there's a bit more grunt now although it never lacked in the first place.

Rob, I left the spark arrestor in the exit port near the chainbrake and removed the other one to try and direct most of the heat/fumes from the exit away from the brake, not had any probs since.