550 XP Mark II or MS 261

[jcarlberg]

The shop
Owner said to do the reset, they never cease to amaze me…saws prob fine but these people selling saws are something else

I shoulda not listened to a word, and tossed the manual to boot. Double-checking the manual; somewhere early on it says don't run WOT during break-in (first three tanks). Kinda buried on page 30 of the manual. But in the safety instructions it seems to suggest run WOT. And so a new owner like me listens to the dude, reads page 34 which says (like most of you) the saw automatically adapts, but also hey if you want it to do so faster, calibrate it. Look forward to getting it into some wood right away; tons of oak and ash to fell & buck.

 

[Entisol]

I shoulda not listened to a word, and tossed the manual to boot. Double-checking the manual; somewhere early on it says don't run WOT during break-in (first three tanks). Kinda buried on page 30 of the manual. But in the safety instructions it seems to suggest run WOT. And so a new owner like me listens to the dude, reads page 34 which says (like most of you) the saw automatically adapts, but also hey if you want it to do so faster, calibrate it. Look forward to getting it into some wood right away; tons of oak and ash to fell & buck.

I wouldn’t worry about the reset. Probably not necessary for your new saw, but also not the end of the world if you did it. Just avoid UNLOADED WOT during break in. You can go full throttle when you’re in the wood. Have fun with your new saw!

 

[jcarlberg]

I wouldn’t worry about the reset. Probably not necessary for your new saw, but also not the end of the world if you did it. Just avoid UNLOADED WOT during break in. You can go full throttle when you’re in the wood. Have fun with your new saw!

Thank you I will run it that way. Makes sense.

 

[Khntr85]

I shoulda not listened to a word, and tossed the manual to boot. Double-checking the manual; somewhere early on it says don't run WOT during break-in (first three tanks). Kinda buried on page 30 of the manual. But in the safety instructions it seems to suggest run WOT. And so a new owner like me listens to the dude, reads page 34 which says (like most of you) the saw automatically adapts, but also hey if you want it to do so faster, calibrate it. Look forward to getting it into some wood right away; tons of oak and ash to fell & buck.

Ya let her eat, I think you like it a lot!!!!

Yes WOT in the wood (or under load as stihl puts it)….

 

[tps3443]

Picked 'er up today. Here's a few pics! About to run through the M-Tronic calibration.View attachment 414588View attachment 414589View attachment 414590

Pretty interesting that your Stihl 261 Mtronic is made in Germany. I just bought a Stihl 261 myself, however it is a Stihl 261 Non-Mtronic made in USA on 11/2023.

 

[jcarlberg]

Pretty interesting that your Stihl 261 Mtronic is made in Germany. I just bought a Stihl 261 myself, however it is a Stihl 261 Non-Mtronic made in USA on 11/2023.

Might be that I got mine in Canada?

 

[Wood Doctor]

Seems like a short bar for that saw. I guess we have to cut bigger trees in Nebraska. Most tree service companies here mount a 20" bar on a Stihl MS261, even though I recommend an 18", which is what I have on my Stihl 026 PRO. To each his own, I guess.

 

[jcarlberg]

Seems like a short bar for that saw. I guess we have to cut bigger trees in Nebraska. Most tree service companies here mount a 20" bar on a Stihl MS261, even though I recommend an 18", which is what I have on my Stihl 026 PRO. To each his own, I guess.

Love Nebraska; been through there many times!

 

[Jusgunn3]

Just got a 550xp recently and can’t wait to cut with it buts it been 107+ for a free weeks. I am running a 20inch 3/8 on it.

 

[Squareground3691]

Just got a 550xp recently and can’t wait to cut with it buts it been 107+ for a free weeks. I am running a 20inch 3/8 on it.

Put some 23RSPro .325 NK , on it