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I'm getting a bad squeal/grinding noise at the front of my X304 from where the driveshaft and clutch assembly are. Strangely, it goes away when I engage the PTO (mower deck if off right now). Is there a bushing/bearing it that region that would cause this? Any other thoughts?

Just a quick check on RPM recommendation for setting H screw on a stock 026? I'm not super good at hearing 4-stroke vs. 2-stroke. Thanks.

Today I put a MF air filter on and retuned the carb. I will admit that I'm not great at at hearing the 4-stroke at WOT. Here's a little video of starting around 14.2K WOT and progressively turning the H jet screw i at about 1/8 turn increments up to about 15.2 K rpm. To me, it sounds like...

Two quick questions. 1) Do I have to trim the "flanges" to get it to seat correctly? 2) How do I get the nut out of the oem cover? Thanks.

Well, I sure buggered up my square ground chain. It looks to me like there is plenty of cutter left, but it will need a healthy amount filed/ground off. I do not know how to file square cutters yet and I'm not starting on a 115 dl Stihl chain. Anyone on here offer square filing and/or...

Anyone know the real world weights of these?

I'm seeing a lot of Maxflow love on this site. What are the actual pro's vs. con's, specifically on a ported MS461. Real world experience would be great. FWIW, I'm like a 5 cord a year firewooder, who happens to enjoy running hopped up saws, but definitely no professional logger/arborist, or...

A majestic red oak fell over into a neighbor's field from all the rain. The saw in the picture is my MMWS 461 running full comp square ground chain on a 32" bar. I will tell you that this combo blew through this tree like it was a twig. This saw puts the "work" :pesas::coleman:in work saw...

I finally got bars, chains and sprockets sorted out with my "new" 026 and my "old" MMWS 261CM. The 026 is running 16" bar with 3/8th x 0.063 Carlton semi-chisel (no safety hump strap) which it pulls just fine. I'll use it for limbing and other nasty work. The 261 is now running an 18" bar...

Here's a video of my best attempt at tuning the carb on my new-to-me 026. I'm very naive at tuning carbs. The saw wound up idling around 3,200-3,300 rpm and WOT ran at about 11,600 rpm. I feel like the throttle response is a little slow, but this is the best I could manage. Also, I certainly...

So today I had to replace the original mower deck belt on my 2007 JD X304. It just so happened the hour meter was reading 299.9 when the belt broke, so I did almost all the 300 hr maintenance as well: change engine oil and filter, replace air filter, replace fuel filter, greased all zerks, and...

Dave and I have been trying to retrieve as many dead oaks as possible from my property. Over the last 5 years or so, many (~3 dozen) mature (20-28" dbh) chestnut oaks and a rare white oak have died on my humble 16 acres. We have been trying to get as many onto the ground for firewood and...

Safely dropped this chestnut oak today before the rain. It died over the last year and was right next to our lane. It was time to take matters into my own hands rather than wait for Mother Nature to drop it at the most inconvenient time. 29" at the stump and 26.5" DBH. It will make great...

I thought I would share this little clip of my MM Work Saw, "doin' work.":coleman::aplastao: And then after a few taps on the wedge... "TIMBER"

Here's a quick review of my experience with two common aftermarket dog sets for my MS361. First off, the OEM Stihl single dog is kind of chintzy. Lightweight single dogs are great for smaller saws but, I like double dogs for my saws 60 cc. and up. I ran my MS361 stock with standard OEM single...

Is is safe to put it in the gas tank of my truck or car?

Three loops of 26RS full-chisel and two loops of 26RM3 semichisel. All have been lightly used and freshly sharpened. I have a Stihl E bar to match as well. The whole package $70 TYD CONUS.

I have 6 chains, 1 Stihl RS lightly used and freshly filed, 3 Oregon LGX, 2 new never used, one lightly used and freshly filed and 2 Carlton/Woodland Pro semi chisel, lightly used and freshly filed. I am also selling a matching Stihl ES bar. The whole lot goes TYD CONUS for $115. PM me if you...

Four 33RS105 full chisel, round filef chains lightly used and freshly filed. One 33RSF105 full chisel, square ground chain, lightly used, like 1-2 times at a GTG. TYD CONUS $78.