extreme cold weather performance

[yukon72]

I have a Husky 61 and dang thing don't like gettin started in cold weather like -30c and colder- very cold to most. I am pretty feed up with it. I need a saw that will start in the wood lot regardless of temp. Those with experience what have you found to be a more reliable cold startin saw, husky or stihl.  I would have a very hard time to buy  a new Husky from the local dealer. But I dont want to get a new stihl if the difference is marganial
thanks

[Cut4fun]

I dont cut when -30 (whats -30C in F) , but maybe check your tuning. I had my saws running rich during the fall at lets say 14.8K and 15K, went and started them the other day when it was 20F out and they were running a lean 16.5K and 16.8K.
So maybe check your L and H tuning for cold weather.
I own both and dont see any difference in starting. I think it depends on other factors of a saw starting right. Not a brand.

[Rocky_J]

Cut4fun is correct. It has everything to do with your carb settings and overall setup of your saw, nothing to do with brand. For extreme conditions such as trying to start it in -30 degree weather, maybe get a squirt can and put some saw gas in it. Pull the air filter and squirt a little fuel down the carb before starting. Very few machines like firing up in -30 degree weather without a little help.

[beenthere]

Welcome to the forum.

Prolly get some good answers here. And you can prolly give some good answers to us as well. 

Question...are you having to leave the saw out in the cold?  I leave mine inside, and so far haven't used the winter plug setting that diverts the air to the carb. Always has started fine, down to 0° F.
What is your fuel octane?  does it have ethanol, or not?

[ladylake]

 As mentioned you need to to turn the low adjuster out around 1/4 turn  in cold weather and make sure the choke is working good. Also turn the high out some if it was adjusted for warmer weather. They get more air when cold so they need more fuel. If it idles too slow after turning the low out turn the idle speed in a little.   Steve

[RSteiner]

At what temperature does mixed chainsaw fuel stop working???  I guess at those temps keep the saw in a warm place before starting it is not an option.

When it is that cold what viscosity bar and chain oil do you use that does not turn to a solid?

I don't think I will ever complain about the cold again.   :D

Randy

[yukon72]

thanks  I have saws lots at -40 and even colder. Usually get a tank of gas cut and that is more than enough for all. I was just curious if anyone found one brand start better than another as there was a pro logger here last month and he said the thought Stihls started better.  and you are right no motor likes cold starts and we have all kinds of tricks for em. Saw runs good when running. Ya a squirt in the carb will probably due it fine. The rubeer diagprams gets so stiff it does not pump fuel well and no amount of pulling is gonna help ya.

Ideally one has there wood pile stacked high before it turns cold, not always the case.

[Al_Smith]

-30 C is 17 below F ,which is cold no doubt .

I suppose about the coldest I've ever sawn was about zero  and not for very long either.

I'll say though if you can get the saw started they sure do run good it that cold air .