That's the first thing I did on my new 462 when i got home. I love that saw! I run it turned up all the way. You definitely want to fill it with oil every time you gas up. I was nervous at first about it using more oil than gas it's close but you definitely have enough.
Is there such a thing as too much oil? Only scenario I can think of is if you are using a 462 (with a 16” or 18” standard bar) for smaller logs that are less than half the length of bar and cutting sparingly-which would mean you have to much saw for your purpose.
The manual says keeping the oiler in the “E” range is suitable for most situations. I run a 462 with a 25” bar and I turned to oiler up on high side without punching the limiter tab in and it was over oiling.
Small and Lightweight package? One could say nimble! I haven’t done this on mine as I have not needed it yet with a 28” bar. The oiling seems adequate. Do you have it set to Max even with 20” and 25” bars?
I leave it max all the time. Can't hurt to try it. Do a few cuts with it where you have it. Then turn it to max and do a few cuts. I can tell a difference at 28" for sure.
@@Redbull661 I see what you're saying. The pump puts out the same oil per engine revolution but the larger sprocket means more chain speed. Not only are you creating more chips, you're running more surface feet of chain per engine rev.
My 661 with the oiler set to Max output will go though 2 tanks if oil per tank of fuel. I have to turn it back a ways to get it to one tank of fuel to one tank of oil
@@ladam836 In my opinion there is no need to do it on 25" as well. Some people like to make things harder for themselves. Best example is muffler mode - why on earth would You rip Your muffler so it's "barking" like a dog next to Your ears? Don't use muffs instead. Many will say now, that's for more power....well I worked with lads that would talk about porting saws, modding mufflers, but they weren't able to sharp chainsaw the proper way! What's the point? Have Your saw clean, with clean filters, sharp chain, dressed bar, etc. and it's plenty good. She'll cut like mad. I skip cutting techniques, just to focus on saw aspect of the problem. But that would be something to master before, even thinking about porting, modding, and talking s#ite. P.S. Cheers for Michael "Slim Jim" Edward O C. who couldn't even put chain the right way, but he was looking for someone to port his Ms 291. Lord have mercy on him.
I have a 261 and love that saw. But i have several oaks and other trees in the farm to cut this winter that are 24-26” diameter size and really considering getting 462. I feel like the 462 would cut faster and get me out of “danger” zone quicker. Is it worth it or am I thinking wrong? Also better with a 25” or 28” bar. Thanks.
The 462c will quickly become your go to bigger Saw in a 2 Saw plan (462c ; 261) ... that being said a 462c on steroids is a light-saber and can easily pull a 28” with authority ... I’ve had a 32” on my personal saw and while it works in a pinch it seems unbalanced (90cc Saw territory imho)
EastTN Scott tough call man ... buying used is always a crapshoot ... if ya got the scoots to spring for a new saw go with the 462c ; the 572xp is another option if you like Husqvarna
I think the best thing people can do is realize there might be an advantage to turning up the oiler...and just TRY IT! Just try it and if you notice a difference great. If not turn it back down. no harm done.
Thanks for posting, I just got a 462, I was curious if the max oil setting would be too much. That being said I don't think you can over oil a chain.??
@@pascalfrenette1 my 261 and 662 I only run half a tank fo oil to a tank fo fuel at the maxed setting. I didnt realize this was there so will give it a go. Im often working trees down in a river and cutting underwater so the more oil the better.
I did this on my new 462 and as with all my saws. It’s set to MAX all the time.
That's the first thing I did on my new 462 when i got home. I love that saw! I run it turned up all the way. You definitely want to fill it with oil every time you gas up. I was nervous at first about it using more oil than gas it's close but you definitely have enough.
Thanks I’d never guess I’d have to tap it with a punch. I’ll be doing this in the morning!
same with the aussie 462 and 500i. :)
Thanks for this video! Was wondering how you did the mod. Luckily I ran across this! Earned a sub!
thanks
I leave mine on max, even with just a 25 inch bar. More oil is better than not enough.
Thanks for the video mate.🇦🇺
I had to remove the oil adjustment stop on my new MS261 and turn the screw a little further to get enuf oil on the bar- works perfectly now.
Just got 462 first thing I did was dremel out the oil holes on the bar next is this
Is there such a thing as too much oil? Only scenario I can think of is if you are using a 462 (with a 16” or 18” standard bar) for smaller logs that are less than half the length of bar and cutting sparingly-which would mean you have to much saw for your purpose.
European model I have has it too
Also the 500 has it
good to know. thanks man.
I didn't know I could do that thank you
welcome. :)
Same
The manual says keeping the oiler in the “E” range is suitable for most situations. I run a 462 with a 25” bar and I turned to oiler up on high side without punching the limiter tab in and it was over oiling.
Thx I did not know it had that
Small and Lightweight package? One could say nimble!
I haven’t done this on mine as I have not needed it yet with a 28” bar. The oiling seems adequate.
Do you have it set to Max even with 20” and 25” bars?
I leave it max all the time. Can't hurt to try it. Do a few cuts with it where you have it. Then turn it to max and do a few cuts. I can tell a difference at 28" for sure.
@@Redbull661 I'll give it a whirl, thanks mate.
In comparison, oil is cheap, bars are expensive and I run mine on max all the time as well.
and if saw runs out of oil, you can not finish the job
@@brdski_2238 All my saws run out of gas before the oil tank is dry.
a point I missed at least on the 661 is likely due to the fact I use a big sprocket which would actually put out less oil.
@@Redbull661 I see what you're saying. The pump puts out the same oil per engine revolution but the larger sprocket means more chain speed. Not only are you creating more chips, you're running more surface feet of chain per engine rev.
@@jwszewczyk Larger sprocket means less chain revolutions but more "power".
I put a 462 oiler in my 362 for more oil. Are there modified oilers that can deliver more oil for those of us that like even more?
My 661 with the oiler set to Max output will go though 2 tanks if oil per tank of fuel. I have to turn it back a ways to get it to one tank of fuel to one tank of oil
not me...hmm might be because I am using a big sprocket. 8pin 404 28" most of the time.
Why did you choose a full wrap handle for your saw? Thanks
Euro saw has that pin. Got it from alpha.
interesting. some of the first ones Scott aka tree monkey worked on (from alpha) ...I swear did not have a pin.
@@Redbull661 Mine is 2018.11. And I didn't tap that pin. Mostly run 20 inch bar. Never need to.
@@ladam836 In my opinion there is no need to do it on 25" as well. Some people like to make things harder for themselves. Best example is muffler mode - why on earth would You rip Your muffler so it's "barking" like a dog next to Your ears? Don't use muffs instead. Many will say now, that's for more power....well I worked with lads that would talk about porting saws, modding mufflers, but they weren't able to sharp chainsaw the proper way! What's the point? Have Your saw clean, with clean filters, sharp chain, dressed bar, etc. and it's plenty good. She'll cut like mad.
I skip cutting techniques, just to focus on saw aspect of the problem. But that would be something to master before, even thinking about porting, modding, and talking s#ite.
P.S. Cheers for Michael "Slim Jim" Edward O C. who couldn't even put chain the right way, but he was looking for someone to port his Ms 291. Lord have mercy on him.
I have it euroversion. Will look tomorrow. But i think they all have the same pin. So you dont runoff oil before gas? Ty
seems the very first ones might not have it but since every version has it.
I have a 261 and love that saw. But i have several oaks and other trees in the farm to cut this winter that are 24-26” diameter size and really considering getting 462. I feel like the 462 would cut faster and get me out of “danger” zone quicker. Is it worth it or am I thinking wrong? Also better with a 25” or 28” bar. Thanks.
The 462c will quickly become your go to bigger Saw in a 2 Saw plan (462c ; 261) ... that being said a 462c on steroids is a light-saber and can easily pull a 28” with authority ... I’ve had a 32” on my personal saw and while it works in a pinch it seems unbalanced (90cc Saw territory imho)
Thanks for reply. I was looking at a used 461 but I thought the lighter weight of 462 it would be better for me.
EastTN Scott nothin wrong with a 461 - fantastic saw in its own right !
What is your opinion if in my shoes? 461 used or 462 new
EastTN Scott tough call man ... buying used is always a crapshoot ... if ya got the scoots to spring for a new saw go with the 462c ; the 572xp is another option if you like Husqvarna
500i is same way
What's the purpose of that restricting pin?
EPA regulations. Don't want that bar oil to get into mother earth.
I have a husq 240 it runs out of oil b4 fuel every single fill.
Who would run a saw not on the max oil setting.....
I think the best thing people can do is realize there might be an advantage to turning up the oiler...and just TRY IT! Just try it and if you notice a difference great. If not turn it back down. no harm done.
@@Redbull661 i always have mine cranked up all the way. Then when my bar is buried i pour oil out the container down into the cut.
What's up CALEB
@@calebmartinez8771 man you have one SECKY NAME
Thanks for posting, I just got a 462, I was curious if the max oil setting would be too much. That being said I don't think you can over oil a chain.??
I say try it at where they have it from factory do some cuts. Then turn it up to max and do some cuts.
@@Redbull661 thanks, I'll give it a try.
C fairNH you can’t over oil a chain...but just make sure you don’t run out of oil first...my 661 in on max and I’ve never run out of oil first 👍
@@pascalfrenette1 my 261 and 662 I only run half a tank fo oil to a tank fo fuel at the maxed setting. I didnt realize this was there so will give it a go. Im often working trees down in a river and cutting underwater so the more oil the better.