chainsaw fuel: high octane or regular octane? - Hearth.com Forums
WEBFeb 23, 2011 · I know Stihl says to use premium-octane fuel in all of its chainsaws, but I've also heard that the ethanol found in many high-octane fuels nowdays isn't good for the chainsaw's engine. I have a good family friend who has a Poulan Pro saw & he say he uses regular octane fuel in it, & my dad has a Poulan saw at work & he's never used anything …
Chain saw cord yanks out of my hand when I try to start it.
WEBAug 3, 2007 · Tried to start my Stihl 044 and the cord yanks back when I pull it. I can pull it very slow to make sure the engine turns over correctly but if I give it a good yank like it takes to start the cord will violently yank out of my hand. What is going on here? Is there a decompression valve that is...
Stihl MS-250 Bar Nose Sprocket Keeps Jamming - Hearth.com …
WEBDec 16, 2015 · BK Sirocco 30.1, 16' 4" of double-walled pipe with an offset in the attic space (2 x 45s), burning jack pine, birch and the odd hunk of spruce. Stihl MS261, a wee electronic log splitter and a Fiskars IsoCore Maul that do the trick!
Stihl HP Ultra - anyone have issues with this Oil
WEBNov 11, 2022 · I saw a couple of you tube videos (from different people) who had bad comments about the Stihl HP Ultra 2 cycle oil. One of them concerned an insufficient amount of oil film in the crankcase. (That person fixes chainsaws). I have had a Stihl chainsaw go bad on me that had minimal hours on it. The piston scored and I lost …
Should extras be included with new Stihl Chainsaw?
WEBMar 21, 2014 · My experience with buying new Stihl saws is to expect the powerhead, bar, chain, scrench, carb adjustment screwdriver, 16" inexpensive scabbard (regardless of bar length), and operators manual. Anything beyond that is some type of promotion which may or may not be available at the time, and don't whine if it's not offered, lol.
Stihl MS: 210/230/250 Series - Repair Leaking Fuel Line DIY
WEBApr 13, 2014 · Parts and tools needed: Stihl fuel pick-up 0000-350-3500 Stihl fuel line 1123-358-7702 (or 1123-358-7701) Plastic autobody prying tools (Harbor Freight $5) T27 Torx driver 8mm socket driver The fuel line becomes brittle with age and exposure to E10 fuel, and will spray fuel out from around the rubber flange where it passes through the tank. …
Stihl MS290 Hard to pull recoil | Hearth.com Forums Home
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Stihl 029 compared to Stihl MS290 | Hearth.com Forums Home
WEBDec 5, 2008 · The Stihl dealer reccommended the MS290 Farm Boss which retails for $379. Now for my long-winded question: I have the opportunity to purchase a Stihl 029 20" bar, used very little about 10 years old for $150.
Stihl 041 AV Carb Adjustment | Hearth.com Forums Home
WEBApr 24, 2008 · I was a Stihl mechanic starting back before Stihl have a real presence in the USA via Virginia Beach. The 040s and 041s had their own special problems. Does it idle properly? All the 040s and 041s are prone to sucking in intake-manifold gaskets as well as breaking fuel-pump hoses.
Which 2 in 1 sharpener for 3/8” pitch chain and 7/32” file?
WEBJul 19, 2019 · I ordered the Stihl 3/8” 2 in 1 chainsaw sharpener for my Husqvarna saw but it came with a 13/64 file. Unfortunately the files are not interchangeable so I returned it and bought the PFerd (they make the Stihl ones) 7/32” file 2 in 1 sharpener. Now this one says it’s for .404” chains on it.