Looks like you really put the MS 261c through it's paces there gmule . I'm glad you like the saw. I think that will be my next saw when the time comes.
The 261C was going to be my self B-day gift last month til the transmission went on our Murano. Ive heard nothing but positive reviews on the forum. Enjoys the saw gmule BTW, great looking wood & work!
I've got one, had it long enough to really enjoy how it cuts, handles, and runs. No problems with it at all, i think its almost replaced my 026, and i really like that little saw, i've honestly had one, of my 2, 026's for 32 yrs. And, used it for 95% of that time as my main saw for cutting firewood.
I replaced my circa 1993 026 with my 290 in 2010. Served me well for 17 years as my only saw. Had an 028 from 1985-1993. Nothing but praise for the product from me!
Which model of the 261 do you have? There is a 261 and a 261 CM. Not sure if i can justify the CM. I keep waiting for the 500, but it only seems to be around overseas
It is the C with the electronic carburetor on it. From a cold start it only takes 3 or 4 pulls for it start and warm it starts with one pull. It doesn’t matter if it’s hot or cold out side and I have had it in elevations up to 9,000 above sea level with out any issues. It was a little spendy at $600 usd. I am running a 18” bar on it
