New Stihl saws - problems

[Marky]

I just wanted to find out if anyone else out there is having problems with new Sthil saws? We recently bought 2 new ones - an MS 362 and an MS 362C. The straight 362 has been 100% reliable, as they always used to be. The 362C - the one with an ECU in it (like a car has...FFS!) has been a nightmare - returned to the dealer several times. Fixed under warranty, still not right. Waiting for a 'software update' at the moment!! Its the way all saws are going I know - to reduce emissions - I'm all for that. But not if the products they're selling aren't up to the level we all expect from Stihl. Anyway, love to hear any thoughts...Cheers

[Stubby]

I think its the " first generation " Husqvarna A/T that Stihl use . Husky sold it to them . There were problems with it . Husky are using 2nd or is it 3rd generation in theirs now . If you putb in a search there is loada griff on it .

[Eddy_t]

I think its the " first generation " Husqvarna A/T that Stihl use . Husky sold it to them . There were problems with it . Husky are using 2nd or is it 3rd generation in theirs now . If you putb in a search there is loada griff on it .

 

 

Husky is on 2nd gen, the problem for Stihl is they have the old x-torq and autotune, so it all goes through the carburettor. Check the make of carb, if it's zama, you'll probably need a new carb

[doobin]

Have had no problems whatsoever with M-tronic FS460's in 3 years. Is that the same thing?

[spudulike]

Personally I prefer standard carbs as they can be fixed and adjusted manually plus are cheaper and pretty reliable.

 

If autotune isn't as reliable as the ones on your car, forget it!

[Marky]

Great. Cheers. I'll get looking for that info. And then go back to my dealer with the info.

[Marky]

Not sure. All I know is that if its got a C at the end, its the new electronic timing/unadjustable carb. We've got brushcutters with the new system that have been fine. Its just the saws with the problem.

[Marky]

Totally agree. If you could get hold of them anymore! The straight 362 has been great, as were the 361 and 036 before them