Stihl 462 hard to start

[unionvillecountryboy]

No if its hot I don't touch the lever, my thought was that set he choke and held the throttle.

 

[huskyboy]

Do you run it out of gas before the next cold start?

 

[HYPERSAWS]

In my experience with that saw it is just cold blooded. I am talking 15-20 minutes or so of sitting, where the 461 I can leave the saw for an hour plus and 1 pull it restarts. I think it is the design of the ignition, just have to put it on the start position and fires instantly.

 

[unionvillecountryboy]

Do you run it out of gas before the next cold start?

No, never out of gas.

 

[rumatt]

I love my 462 but it does take more pulls to start when cold than my other saws. I'd say 6-7? Once warm it starts first pull every time.

Anyone else have to work a little to get their 462 running from cold?

 

[EchoRomeoCharlie]

I love my 462 but it does take more pulls to start when cold than my other saws. I'd say 6-7? Once warm it starts first pull every time.

Anyone else have to work a little to get their 462 running from cold?

Not me.

45:1 H1R Belray. It's 2-4 pulls cold, 99% of the time it's 3. I don't recall it ever taking more than 2 to start hot, and 99% of the time it's 1.

As soon as I hear it getting low on gas I shut it down and fill it.

 

[MustangMike]

If I haven't used it for a while 4-6 pulls when cold is not too unusual. If it has been run within a week it is less.

I never use the decomp when it is cold, only use it for "easy" starts after it is warm.

 

[Spladle160]

4-6 pulls from cold here, 1/2 pull thereafter. heavy handed 50:1 red armor.

 

[angelo c]

sumptin aint right...
If its under warranty the for sure- bring it in
Out of warranty- recalibrate the Electronics ( reset procedure)
if not check the throttle linkages and see if the "Choke" is hanging up somehow or dragging
if not then replace the solenoid. Most of the CM saws Ive had "problems" with were solenoid related.... but the latest models are supposed to have the newer Coil/Filter/Solenoid set up already.

 

[Funky sawman]

I ended up with a new 462c a few weeks ago, I ran about 20 gallons threw it so far. It's always hard to start compared to my old saws. Sometimes if I start it warm, using the choke it will start with one pull but will shut down instantly. And will repeat this for 3 pulls then it stays running. If I don't choke it, I'd be pulling on the rope till hell freezes over.
Overall I'm pretty happy with this 462, no bogging issues whatsoever like alot of the m-tronic saws ive ran in the past.

 

[huskyboy]

I ended up with a new 462c a few weeks ago, I ran about 20 gallons threw it so far. It's always hard to start compared to my old saws. Sometimes if I start it warm, using the choke it will start with one pull but will shut down instantly. And will repeat this for 3 pulls then it stays running. If I don't choke it, I'd be pulling on the rope till hell freezes over.
Overall I'm pretty happy with this 462, no bogging issues whatsoever like alot of the m-tronic saws ive ran in the past.

I noticed exactly what you described when I tested a 462 for two weeks logging last winter. Nothing bad but almost like it’s got a little vapor lock or air in the fuel line or something. It never failed to start though and didn’t bother me. Though I would be interested to see if it would be a issue in 90 degree heat or if it’s just cold blooded? At 1:50 in this video when he starts it... that does exactly what I and you were talking about...

 

[HYPERSAWS]

I noticed exactly what you described when I tested a 462 for two weeks logging last winter. Nothing bad but almost like it’s got a little vapor lock or air in the fuel line or something. It never failed to start though and didn’t bother me. Though I would be interested to see if it would be a issue in 90 degree heat or if it’s just cold blooded? At 1:50 in this video when he starts it... that does exactly what I and you were talking about...

That exactly how all of the 462s I have ran have restarted after they sit for for a few

 

[MustangMike]

I have 2 of em, and don't have that issue.

 

[Funky sawman]

Must be a PNW thang lol..... Only PNW'ers understand

 

[StihlMagnum440]

I'm wondering if they have made them so lean on fuel and oil. Or a faulty solenoid, It’s making them harder to start... I wonder if @nohoff has any word from Germany?

Solenoid.....2 years later they have had multiple versions.

 

[Funky sawman]

Solenoid.....2 years later they have had multiple versions.

I am just gonna stick with 372 or ms460, no gimmicks or surprises with those simple ole models

 

[MustangMike]

If you flood a traditional saw (like you miss the blip because other saws are running close by), it can be near impossible to start also.

My M Tronic saws are easy to start both cold and warm, but in the "in between" can get a little tricky, but I'm always able to get them running so no big deal.

I believe mine are at least as reliable as traditional saws. Like anything else, you just have to get used to them. (when to use "start", when to use "run").

 

[Dennis Coon]

I haven't noticed any difference to my other saws but will pay careful attention next time. 40 - 1 Amsoil Sabre