I love an open concept room of any kind. Better to be a "Has Been" than a "Never Been"! /* Use fuel stabilizer from now on. /* If the saw ran fine last time you used it then these are unlikely. imagelinks[4]="https://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/professional-saws/ms661cm/" I own an MS 250 W/18" bar and really like it. Would not start hard to start. I tried to start it with the existing fuel. YesIs the spark plug lead attached to the plug? Powerful, easy to start, dependable and easy to use, it’s no wonder it’s remained in the Stihl catalogue for such a long time. Many problems can cause your Stihl chain saw to stop starting. Yet I can't make it turn fast enough to start. I have a Stihl MS 290 chain saw that has a starting problem. The pull start on it is really hard to pull and it can't start it. I do apply the chain break when starting. An easy test is to pour a teaspoon of gas in the cylinder and try and start the saw. The saw was warm at the time. If that does not work, consider getting a carb kit. Well, good news. Very unpleasant and painful. A man does not always grow wise as he grows old , but he always grows old as he grows wise . on Chainsaws. imagelinks2[2]="https://woodlandmills.com/?utm_source=forestryforum&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=2020brand" Ask a customer care specialist Let's start with the basics:1. imagelinks[2]="https://woodmizer.com/Store/Shop/Portable-Sawmills/LX25-Portable-Sawmill?utm_source=forestryforum.com&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=lx25&utm_term=2020-07-07&utm_content=800x160" Ethanol might attack some old style gaskets. Is the tank full of fresh fuel? Both types start in the same way with only slight differences in controls. Ms 361 STIHL just fell apart . An ultrasonic cleaner is also an option. Start at the spark plug and work back to the ignition module and flywheel, checking all points on the ignition system. Recoil Pull Start Starter For STIHL MS250 MS230 MS210 023 025 #1123 080 1802 | … When it is cold and on choke, pull it till it pops once then bring the lever to warm start. ... MS 250 MS 250 C MS 260. I think I have been over choking the saw all the time. Do chainsaws need to be sitting in the hot sun and backing before they will start? Now if you're getting spark, you also need fuel and air and the spark must be ocurring at the correct timing. Perhaps he was referring to gas with added ethanol. I added fresh mix on top of that and since have not been able to start it. Pull the spark plug, connect the lead, and ground the base. Try starting it. ... but instead of throwing the saw to start it, I’m now resting it on the ground and holding it with one foot and my hand. STIHL’s most innovative occasional use chainsaw now includes "Comfort" features such as the ErgoStart (E) system, making the MS 250 C-BE the most versatile in its series. function random_imglink(){ I had a tree on the ground. roo, your grand is adorable! You will likely need to replace the fuel line(full of cracks), and rebuild the carb, which is real common on this model. I'm new to chainsaws as well and want to keep things safe. Ensure you use premium oil and fresh fuel . How to Start a Stihl MS250. It basically has the replaceable parts of a carb in it. (you can also use a spark tester or use the screwdriver trick). 2 MS 210, MS 230, MS 250 This service manual contains detailed descriptions of all the repair and servicing procedures specific to this power tool series. Several months ago, I stored it away after dumping out … 1. Re: Anyone have issues with their Stihl MS-250 « Reply #18 on: November 24, 2008, 10:09:40 AM » I know a guy in his 50s that likes the easy starting due to a shoulder injury where he can't pull that hard with his right hand though he can easily hold the saw. No Start. on it the pull rope has always been verry hard to pull as if the timeing was to advanced is that possible? "Says he replaces LOTS of carburetors (20-30 a month! Stihl MS150 saw problems? Hey gang, thanks for all the useful info. Random Image Link Script- By JavaScript Kit(http://www.javascriptkit.com) Now, wouldn't you know it, I've used it over the summer, started on first pull. POLL: Does your family live in your kitchen? It started once with old fuel. I put it back together and started first pull after that. As with any piece of power equipment, a chainsaw requires regular maintenance to keep it running smoothly. it is worse when cold starting but sometime even hot restart is a problem,it will pull the start rope out of your hand. It might be sufficient to pour out the old gas and replace it with a fresh gas/oil mixture. Is the air cleaner element clean? myimages2[3]="../../../images/top-banner/woodland3.png" It doesn't have more than 15 hours of use on it. Pictograms The meanings of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the machine are explained in this manual. Is the plug arching? Carrie. ,