Saw carb tuning, do it myself or take it to a pro?

[jjmk98k]

Hey guys... I have my 372 and 346, both needing their "first tune" since new.... Would I be better off ordering a Tach and doing it myself or taking it to a local pro shop and letting them do it?

They charge $35 to tune a saw, which I think is kinda pricey considering I can buy a Tach for the price of tuning 2 saws and be able to tune them anytime as needed.

Im pretty patient and comfortable tuning Holley and q-jets... just not too much experience with 2 stroke engine... i have some experience.... but when it comes to my XP saws... i guess I am overly cautious.

What do you guys do / recommend.

[Cut4fun]

Do it yourself and you dont need a tach.   Use your ears.  Use the a tach to double check yourself, thats what I do when needed.

http://www.madsens1.com/saw%20carb%20tune.htm

[chainsawr]

As long as you don't lean the carb way out you can play with tuning them all you want.  You'll enjoy cutting more, knowing that you tuned them yourself.

[ladylake]

 If you own a saw learn how to tune it and how it sounds when lean or rich, it will likely save you from burning one up some day.  Steve

[Rocky_J]

Ahh, somebody already posted the Madsen's link.  8)
Nothing more for me to add here, carry on! 

[jjmk98k]

Thanks for all the great tips and info guys!