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  1. Mark_Skyland
    I had to replace a motor on 161 under warranty, the magnets had came loose iirc.
  2. Mark_Skyland
    As a bit of a thank you to Arbtalk we have an exclusive offer for you all. Skyland Equipment - Arborist & Rope Access Supplies SKYLANDEQUIPMENT.COM Suppliers of arborist and rope access equipment. We supply chainsaws, PPE, climbing...
  3. Mark_Skyland
    Hi Paul Thanks for the feedback. I set it to factory settings the same as you and it ran well, I leaned the H a little probably only 1/8 of a turn. It was set far too lean from the factory.
  4. Mark_Skyland
    There is a small cover missing, we have some in stock here, Cover - Stihl MS 201 TC-M SKYLANDEQUIPMENT.COM Cover for the crankcase for the Stihl MS201 TC-M top handle chainsaw. Genuine Stihl part... The part number is 11450211701 , your local dealer should be able to get it in which will save you £5 on postage for a £2 item.
  5. Mark_Skyland
    Thanks for the feedback and the offer. I've got done on order with Husqvarna plus the pacman style screwdriver seems to be doing the job for now. How did you get on tuning the saw?
  6. Mark_Skyland
    I'll order some of the new screwdrivers in. I had a quick look today and managed to adjust the carb using a cheapo ebay screwdriver i night as a set, it is a plain round profile with a little lump on one side. I only had a quick run up of the saw which needed a richen on the high screw.
  7. Mark_Skyland
    It is now exl, I haven't heard any negative feedback about it tbh. It is still a full chisel profile.
  8. Mark_Skyland
    Thats the same issue I had. Most machines do the above straight out of the box but usually once they have had a few revs and a bit of fuel through the carb they run OK but you do get more than the the odd machine that needs a bit of tuning.
  9. Mark_Skyland
    Thanks. I'll have to order one although Im loath to buy these tools. Bleedin thing should just work straight out of the box.
  10. Mark_Skyland
    I've never had an issue with a petrol machine using them in the rain, the finish of the cut on hedge might be a different story though. As already mentioned make sure you spray the cutter bar with wd40, silicone spray or the manufactures recommend lubricant as the blades can rust and stick. I would also store the machine with the blade pointing down so no water runs down the blades and into the gearbox. Oh, and grease the gearbox more often, more often than most people do, which is usually a few weeks after they start making a clunking noise!
  11. Mark_Skyland
    There is an epoxy for fixing plastic fuel tanks. I've never tried it but since so many vehicles now use plastic tanks I guess it must work.
  12. Mark_Skyland
    I found the same issue while trying to pdi a 435 that just wouldn't run properly. I found no mention of a new tool so I gave up and it's sitting on the workbench gathering dust
  13. Mark_Skyland
    I wasn't having a dig at you I was just saying don't worry about which is the best oil, just use a decent one, mix it correctly and don't let it hang about for too long IMO. I think it's a good thing to bring these subjects up even if they have been gone over in the past as you never know what someone else can bring to the table or what new information and/or new products are available.
  14. Mark_Skyland
    There have been more than a few 'which oil is the best' topics over the years. I wouldn't get hung up on it tbh. If you're using a semi synthetic be it Stihl, Husqvarna or another reputable brand then I don't think you can go wrong. Just mix it as per the instructions and more importantly don't have it sitting about for more than about a month.
  15. Mark_Skyland
    If your fuel pipes are all on the right way around, the intake manifold is fitted correctly and isnt split then it could be the little white plastic insert is missing from the intake manifold. It is this piece Collar 3- Echo CS-2511TES SKYLANDEQUIPMENT.COM Replacement Collar 3 to fit the bellows intake for the chain brake for the Echo CS2511TES chainsaws. FITS MODELS... It keeps the impulse hole open, which is what operates the fuel pump inside the carb. If you are giving it a good pull over with the choke on and the plug is bone dry you need to check those parts and and maybe strip the carb. Just check the fuel pipe from the primer bulb to the carb isnt pinched i.e routed the wrong way.
  16. Mark_Skyland
    Have you checked to make sure that it isnt something simple like the HT lead shorting out? Ive seen it on a few of the big husky saws, and some of the smaller ones, and some of the strimmers.
  17. Mark_Skyland
    As spud says that is a bit of a mess. The 260 is a good saw and since you're looking at £700+ plus to replace it it probably is worthy of a repair imo. Just out of interest, has anyone had any luck in welding chainsaw crankcase's?
  18. Mark_Skyland
    Have a check of the metering side of the carb, the cover has four screws. Pull the cover off and see if it's full of fine sawdust. I've seen this before and the sawdust was making it over fuel.
  19. Mark_Skyland
    If you don't mind, let me know your thoughts on using the 300. We've had a few a people who have side stepped the big battery due to balance of the machine. There is a new version of the 540I due out this year along with the mk3 petrol version. This year being 2025, obviously
  20. Mark_Skyland
    We also get the odd diva flounce into the shop from time to time. I can't say anything as I probably do use the word mate far too often.
  21. Mark_Skyland
    That's a bit strange. Is it the coil breaking down or as adw says is it the wiring rubbing on the casing?
  22. Mark_Skyland
    Iirc, haix use the best/highest level of gortex in their boots.
  23. Mark_Skyland
    Is it going into a top handle?
  24. Mark_Skyland
    I remember those days. Imagine trying to get away with that in this day and age! 😃
  25. Mark_Skyland
    Yes it is a fair bit of a problem. I had a look at when we last had some pro husky batteries in stock, it was last June! I also know that we had some on order before then that haven't arrived yet. That's not to say that there aren't some coming into the country as we may be further down the waiting list than other dealers. But it does show that there can't be many batteries rolling off the production line that's for sure.

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