Put together the new Husky 359 and hit the big Oak today. Just got through one tank of gas before I had to leave. Really wanted to get a feel for the saw more than accomplish anything significant. Ran the 20 inch bar and was really happy with the ability of the saw. It must cut 4-5 times faster than the old Wild Thing, and nice and straight. Have to admit I was really concerned when I could not get it started at first. Once it was running, it started easily though. Can't wait to really hit some trees over the weekend. All my rounds are split at home, so there is room for more. Happy with the saw for sure.
The 359 hit the wood today
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Sweet. Ran a tank through mine today too. Mine was well used when I bought it and has never been an easy starter. 5-6 pulls is normal when cold and it doesn't bother me.
Mine depends on the weather, some days starts on the second pull some days 6-8 are needed. I don't worry about it too much, it always fires up eventually. Does your have a decomp button?
moosetrek said:
same here moose ;-P but great saws
(old pic) the farmers son loaned out the first one and this is how it came back..plus empty
;-) loon
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mywaynow said:
Glad you like it.
On the starting issue, probably needs a carb kit if you want it to start easier. Pump diaphram is probably aged. My 372 is the same way, but I just live with it, as it starts with one pull once warm.
moosetrek said:
Yep, has the decomp. I use it on cold starts. Not a huge difference in pull force though.
6-8 pulls is ok try a 100+ cc saw with 10+ pulls. Do Not Flood it..By the 4 th pull I move to half choke.
Pics for proof. 4 tanks of fuel this morning. Did a lot of noodle work to get the suspended portion of the Red Oak into movable pieces. See my other post in the wood shed under "my next project" to see the tree I am bucking. Pics are in 2 spots in that post, 4 pics total. So far I am up to the point in the tree where the Wild Thing is sitting in one of the pics. Going well so far.
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HittinSteel said:
Just dont know husy other than 372- 3120 must run as good as a 360 with his smile!
Saw is 59cc, 3.7 hp. I chose it over the 346xp I originally wanted due to the oil volume difference. The 346 topped out at 10, while the 359 went to 15. I wanted to be able to wield a 24 inch bar so that was important. Nice to make progress on the big Oak in reasonable time. Looking forward to hittin' it again tomorrow.
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