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First cuts with the Husq 51

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by NH_Wood, Dec 26, 2014.

  1. NH_Wood

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    Headed out today to try out the 51. No snow on the ground - unreal. Grabbed the 51 and my PS-510 and headed to pick up a small load. When I was filling the 51 with gas, noticed a gas leak at the tank vent - same issue happened on my 50 - will have to get a new vent soon. Left the house with my two saws and forgot all my tools. I tuned the 51 after the muff mod, but unfortunately it was running pretty rich when I started to cut and didn't have my screwdriver to tune. Cut about 1/8 of a cord and called it good - wanted to retune. She all tuned up now and heading back out tomorrow to try her out again + have to take a hemlock down for a neighbor tomorrow. Should be fun! Cheers!
     
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    I'm glad your small issues were fairly easy to fix. Tomorrow should be a better day at the saw.
     
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    Yes - tank vent super easy to replace - need to do it or it leaks pretty good with a full tank or on the side to fell a tree. The tune was easy too - thought I had her dialed in nicely, but.....obviously not! Cheers!
     
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    Cool, keep us updated tomorrow

    :ithappened:;)
     
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    and plz bring your camera or cell for pics :)
     
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    Ha! I'm bad with pics most times - I have the old flip-phone still - but will try to remember my camera! Cheers!
     
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    Glad you got it worked out. I'll be looking forward to some hemlock and saw pics :D
     
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    After forgetting all my tools today, I'll have to be extra thoughtful to not forget my camera!!! Cheers!