Sodo
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- Apr 21, 2012
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- Cascade Mtns of WA state
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- Kubota B-series & Mini Excavator
I bought the MS201T on a lark, after my MS180 was stolen. It cost a lot ($649?) double of the 180 it replaced. But the power! Even so, I'm not very "satisfied" with my decision.
OK here's the problem. It takes 3 or 4 pulls to start, always. ONLY if I restart within a few seconds will it start on the first pull. If it sits for 5 minutes it takes 3 or 4 pulls, often requiring "choke". The 180 took a couple pulls in the morning, but all the rest of the day it started with just a lazy pull, I'd pull it while picking it up, it's running instantly, then cut and shutdown.
It has noticeably more power than the 180, but when you take into account the starting effort, the extra power does not really help at all, often takes more time & effort. And the fact that I'm inclined to leave it running because of the re-starting.
It's only a couple years old. In the first month I took it back to the dealer, who said nothing was wrong with it. He said thats normal for a high performance saw. Man at that I wish I woulda' bought it on Amazon then & saved $100. Actually wish I woulda bought a 180 again. Kinda bugs me because I bought it based on "internet wisdom of the pros".
Does anybody have a 201 that starts easy? My "280 Super AV" starts first pull, all day long. Would a pro put up with 3-4 pulls and still recommend the saw?
Whenever the tank runs dry (which is often) it gets fresh gas, so rather not discuss gas. I need to know if theres something I can do to fix this. I think the richener screws are limited to 3/4 turn. I understand and can do good work on 2-strokes. I'd like to hear some tricks from someone with direct experience with this MS201 hi-performance saw.
Or if this thing is ----- always ----- going to take 3-4 pulls I need to know that too.
OK here's the problem. It takes 3 or 4 pulls to start, always. ONLY if I restart within a few seconds will it start on the first pull. If it sits for 5 minutes it takes 3 or 4 pulls, often requiring "choke". The 180 took a couple pulls in the morning, but all the rest of the day it started with just a lazy pull, I'd pull it while picking it up, it's running instantly, then cut and shutdown.
It has noticeably more power than the 180, but when you take into account the starting effort, the extra power does not really help at all, often takes more time & effort. And the fact that I'm inclined to leave it running because of the re-starting.
It's only a couple years old. In the first month I took it back to the dealer, who said nothing was wrong with it. He said thats normal for a high performance saw. Man at that I wish I woulda' bought it on Amazon then & saved $100. Actually wish I woulda bought a 180 again. Kinda bugs me because I bought it based on "internet wisdom of the pros".
Does anybody have a 201 that starts easy? My "280 Super AV" starts first pull, all day long. Would a pro put up with 3-4 pulls and still recommend the saw?
Whenever the tank runs dry (which is often) it gets fresh gas, so rather not discuss gas. I need to know if theres something I can do to fix this. I think the richener screws are limited to 3/4 turn. I understand and can do good work on 2-strokes. I'd like to hear some tricks from someone with direct experience with this MS201 hi-performance saw.
Or if this thing is ----- always ----- going to take 3-4 pulls I need to know that too.