Chain saws

[ultrarunner]

Stihl makes a ms250 c. Bought one after my Kubota ran over a fine running 250. New easy start system is great. I thought this a dumb idea, much like the easy adjust chain tension. Both have worked well. The tool less fill caps not so much.

The tool less caps take some getting use too.

Trust me I'm very careful after I oil soaked my pant leg the first week I got my 250c

No problem since

 

[scott_vt]

The tool less caps take some getting use too.

Trust me I'm very careful after I oil soaked my pant leg the first week I got my 250c

No problem since

Good Afternoon Ultrarunner,
Ohhh, tough to get that bar oil off those pants I bet !

BTW, my Farm Boss has te tool less caps, and yes they can be a bit tricky !

 

[TomSeller]

I needed to start two of my Stihls in single digit weather last weekend to cut some wood and was impressed that they started the same as in warm weather.

 

[GManBart]

I needed to start two of my Stihls in single digit weather last weekend to cut some wood and was impressed that they started the same as in warm weather.

It's easy to overlook, but how easily a saw starts is right up there on my list of most important qualities. The only issue I've had with any of mine is when I run them dry, and they've been running a long time…seems like you can vapor lock them (or something similar). If I pay attention, and refuel when the telltale signs tell me they're almost out, I have zero issues hot or cold (outside). I've listened to my father, and brother-in-law curse their saws as being hard to start all the time, but they're not made by Stihl

Edit for certain people who don't understand humor, the smiley face was a playful jab at folks with other brands saws...not an insult.

 

[TomSeller]

Right. I don't ever have issues with any of my Stihls either, but I was expecting an extra pull or two. Not the case, they fired right up. I don't usually cut in cold weather and do use ethanol free gas.

 

[GManBart]

Right. I don't ever have issues with any of my Stihls either, but I was expecting an extra pull or two. Not the case, they fired right up. I don't usually cut in cold weather and do use ethanol free gas.

I suspect ethanol free gas is a big part of the problems many people experience getting their saws to start. Even if they run them dry every use, most have a can with premix that sits around for weeks or months before being used. That stuff degrades quickly, absorbs water, etc, and can't make for easy starting. I used to keep my premix in two 1gal cans so that I could limit how old it was, but finally found a source of ethanol free gas that's right on my way home…now I keep 5gal ready, and don't worry about it.

 

[murphy1244]

Echo 1st pull every time 365 days a year regular junk gas.

 

[GManBart]

Echo 1st pull every time 365 days a year regular junk gas.

Not my brother-in-law's Echo....

 

[murphy1244]

Not my brother-in-law's Echo....

This chest thumping stuff gets old

 

[GManBart]

This chest thumping stuff gets old

Evidently unless you agree with it.

If not, why the 1st pull, 365 comment?

My saws don't start the first pull every time, but they still start easily...couple of pulls, no problem. My BIL really does curse his Echo as being hard to start....although I don't know what model it is.