Con
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Got some different 2 stroke oil today. Drained the tank, added new fuel and straight away, it's working fine! I'm surprised more people haven't had issues
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Thanks. I think it is a fuel delivery issue. I recently changed my 2 stroke oil from red stihl to the top of the range husky oil. It's only the second tank full in the 362. But my blower and the 362 both don't seem to like it. Someone told me that the build up of deposits you get on the red can be removed too quickly by the clean 2 stroke oil and cause problems. I don't know!
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Hi. Can anyone help I've got a ms362. It starts, will rev ok, as soon as you introduce it to a piece of wood it struggles, if the wood is big enough it completely cuts out. I've not tried anything to rectify it except cleaning the air filter. (which wasn't bad). I'm putting it in on friday, just wondering if there is anything obvious/easy that l am missing? Thanks in advance
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It is Lyme. Thanks Paul
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Not a great pic, but can anyone tell me what it is?. Seen it before, but not this amount. Not damaging the tree. Any treatment? Any treatment needed? Thanks
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I had a 4x4 once with non standard tyres. On full lock they would catch the mud guard. Just on one side though, strangely
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It's never going to be cost effective to investigate and prosecute. It's another tory scare tactic to put people off burners, because they've all got shares in the energy companies ( maybe )
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I think there is comparisons with desiel. Years ago, desiel was cheaper than petrol, but once desiel became popular the price went up. They've seen the popularity of woodburners and thought 'how can we make money?" If they were serious about the environment, there's far more pressing matters they could address. People being self sufficient, reducing their heating bills doesn't suit this government
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Does anyone know what the government has got planned for wood burners, with regards to tackling air pollution?
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Sorry, just realised I've messaged wrong person doh!!!
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Not wanting to boast, but I've got quite a big one. If l was you l wouldn't go too big. Apart from looking ridiculous, you can't carry the weight. When i made mine, l considered the height of the chipper chute, in hindsight l think l would've made it smaller with an adjustable deflector roof like someone mentioned
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I'd say Wolf garten as well. Several other attachments available
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That was the only way you could get a dolly through a mot! ?
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Wasn't condoning it ?
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Remember the days when there was a fella in the pub with an mot pad. All you needed was the mileage and reg (and a tenner)
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Just got this off gov.uk It is not illegal for vehicles to be fitted with bull bars, although the department would not recommend their fitment unless it has been shown, through compliance with specified safety standards, that they do not pose an additional risk of injury to pedestrians or other vulnerable road users. Think l must have had a keen inspector. Can't find anything specifically about winches. Leave it on. Take it off in front of him if he insists. It's all a bit of a joke and a money making racket in my opinion. I suppose you need some form of regulation
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Well this is my concern. I was told to remove bull bars a few years ago as they weren't standard and could worsen injuries/damage to anything they hit. But l can see an over zelous mot inspector saying something about the chipbox. It appears some things are interpretation. We all know, you can take a vehicle to one mot centre for it to fail on certain things, take it somewhere else and it's a set of other things
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I've made the box myself. I think I've done a decent job. I'm only asking because I had to remove bull bars on this truck because they weren't standard, and obviously the box isn't either. May be being paranoid
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Hi everyone. I was just wondering if anyone removes their chipper box for the mot? Has anyone had any issues? Thanks
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V reg L200. 24-25 mpg. Reliable tho!
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Thanks Chris. I'm getting to grips with it now. I like that last tip for shunting?. When i first got the truck l was scared to lock the freewheel hubs because l thought that would lock the diff! So I'm learning
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Ok everyone. Thanks for all the advice. I've got to admit, until now, l didn't really understand how it all worked. I've been speaking with a mechanic friend. His advice is run them locked. The only disadvantage is a slight increase in fuel consumption as you are turning the front half shafts as well as the wheel. The advantage is they are lubed and less likely to have problems. Anyone disagree with this? I'd be interested to know as there does seem to be a bit of differences of opinion. Thanks
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Thanks. I've been advised before to periodically engage 4wd. I'm getting someone to check it out, and after that l will take your advice and leave it in 4wd permanently. I don't do a gteat deal of miles so mpg etc isn't teally an issue
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Hi. Yes. Old school. Lever with 3 settings. 2h, 4h & 4l. Then you have to lock the hubs manually. When i wasn't sure whether it was working i was empty. Would that make the back wheels spin more in 4wd mode? When loaded it wasn't as bad
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Thanks. Is there usually a symbol on the dash to indivate the lovk? Bearing in mind it's a v reg 2000
