Stihl MS 362 C-MQ

[doddie82]

Is the Stihl MS 362 c-mq with the quick stop any good?

 

Has anyone used this saw with the quick stop.?

 

Thanks

[WoodED]

No, it gets the clutch very hot and melts bearings even quicker we found.

[traktorz]

The only advantage with the inboard clutch is it's easier for the chainsaw fiddler to swap the rim sprocket.

 

We see only disadvantages with the outboard rim sprocket of our Stihl MS362C-Q, such as a bulkier design for handheld milling. More severe is the stress on the clutch due to worse cooling of the clutch.

 

The worst with the inboard clutch of our MS362C-Q, is that it's unreliable and will freeze in winter times. It's not enough to frequently remove all the crap that over time gets accumulated beneath the inboard clutch, which also may reduce the lifetime of the bearing and sealing to the crankcase. I can imagine that problems with heat distribution, also can affect the clutch bearing lifetime as well.

 

While we bought the MS362C-Q for safety reasons, it's functionality works very well only if frequently cleaned, but it's a pain to remove the clutch (first you need a piston stopper) - and you need to apply an uncomfortable stong throw, to even loosen it.

 

For us, in retrospective, we rather bought the heated handles model MS362C-E VW, but at the time of the purchase, we prioritized the double handles Quick-Stop security option.

 

We've had our MS362C-Q for three years now, it's been running fine, except the clutch cleaning related problems, but it's also a bit sensitive to the condition of the spark plug, as it can stop idling. Currently the idle is a bit uneven (sometimes high - sometimes low), however not spark plug related this time, I guess. I'll have to check the fuel lines, as a starter.

We run our saws on Aspen alkylat, by the way.

[IVECOKID]

I run one but not had it long enough to find any faults and I have avoided looking into how the clutch works for Mental reasons LOL .

 

 

STE

[WoodED]

[SawTroll]

It is a liability when you get used to it, and it suddenly doesn't work. There has been a lot of trouble with the quickstop super, including call backs.

 

Apart from that it is annoying, and adds weight and complexity/maintenance.

[doddie82]

Thank you for all the replys.

 

I decide on having the 362 cm without the quick stop.

 

Neil

[SawTroll]

Thank you for all the replys.

 

I decide on having the 362 cm without the quick stop.

 

Neil

 

If you want a well handling 60cc saw, the 560xp is a better alternative.