Stihl MS 362 / 362 C-M Questions

Todd6y · MS 362 / 362 C-M

I've just purchased a 362 c-m and haven't used it yet. It came with the 20" Rollomatic ES bar/chain. Don't know much about chainsaws period! I've read many of the reviews here already but could always use the newest reports on this unit. Can you give me some great advice about this particular saw b4 I start using it? Also, what would be a great recommended bar/chain for oiling purposes for this particular unit?

Michael B. 6y

Please take a safety course on how to properly use the saw. Don’t skim on PPE either, probably the most dangerous tool a homeowner will ever use. Read the owners manual and understand it. Mix your gas as per owners manual and use a quality two stroke oil. Best of luck.

Andy8y · MS 362

Is a 20 to 1 petrol oil mix correct?

MICK OK 8y

20:1 is way too rich.

50:1 is the best mixture and is very compatible with the saw, make sure that you use Stihil oil when mixing two stroke fuel.

Julie Mabe-Steinbruck10y · MS 362

I have an older 362. Cut a bunch of wood with it. Over the last 5 years. I started it up this last weekend. It was reving up real high. So turned it off and pulled the chain and bar off. The sprocket that the chain goes on. Was extremely hot. Do you know what may be wrong with?

MICK OK 10y

I don't know what the answer is to your question, I will ask around for you and get back to you in a couple of days

Kurt 9y

I've been fastidious with engines all my adult life. I use chainsaws professionally. Just one moment of distraction in over 40 years of machine use and servicing and I forgot to add 2 stroke oil to my fueler and in a tank and a half of hot, high revving and stalling and repeated difficulty successively starting my Husqvarna 562XP, I destroyed it - turned the con rod purple, scoured and welded cylinder piston ring and ruined the crankshaft. After any time of no use of any 2-stroke that runs on premixed fuel it is critical to remove any old fuel and replace. Oil separation occurs and can essentially supply the engine with oil free fuel. 1 to 3 min's use and you have substantially worn the ring/rings to render lower compression if you are lucky. Never use old fuel, never be less than 100% certain you have put the right amount of the right oil in the right fuel (octane 91 not 96 or 98). Then double check!

SkiTragic 8y

Agree with Kurt but will add - Don't use ethanol E10 fuels. Just straight unleaded 91 octane. Two stroke engines will last for years when fuel and oil mix is done right. Manufacturer oils from Stihl or Husqvana etc. are the best. Change the spark plug annually and keep the air filter clean. Easy to do then your two stroke engine will serve you well as a result.

Michael B. 6y

Many different quality oil out there. I have had great luck on a 20-plus year old 036 with Redline oil. Never opened the engine, plugs, bars and chains.