Stihl ms250 is very hard to pull wont start.
Stihl chainsaw rope hard to pull.
Any suggestions on what i.
It is worse when cold starting but sometime even hot restart is a problem it will pull the start rope out of your hand.
On it the pull rope has always been verry hard to pull as if the timeing was to advanced is that possible.
Did you just take apart and reassemble your stihl pull starter and now it doesn t work.
It s very difficult to put how it feels into words.
In addition some storage steps can help with starting when the chainsaw has been left for an extended period.
I might get one rotation and moved but very difficult.
Damage to the starter house causes the starter rope to snag and refuse to retract.
Normal compression readings are between 90 and 110 psi for a two cycle.
Regular maintenance will help to ensure that your stihl chain saw will always start.
Because of all the carb.
With the spark plug installed even if it is not connected the cord is hard to pull.
I can turn it manually so it s not compromised.
While i don t have the answer i can tell you that this is a common problem on stihl s that sit.
When it settles onto a number you have an accurate reading.
No john it doesn t feel like the rope atall feels like the flywheel that s resisting.
I have had this ms 250 for just over a year i used it last month with no issues took it out this weekend and i could barely pull the starter.
Starting rope is hard to pull unless i completely remove the spark plug.
Your chainsaw will suffer from hard pull if the housing that covers the starter is damaged.
But you have given me an idea.
Problems starting a stihl chain saw can be related to gasoline storage spark plugs and incorrect starting procedures.
This is a super common mistake people make when putting their recoil.
This is a very common issue and can be easily detected.
I have a stihl ms 250 saw with about 10 hrs.
I have a similar situation on a stihl 026 hard jerky pull and won t start.
I did leave gas in the saw for three months so possibly the gas varnished in the passages and lubrication is not getting to the bearings and rings.
You can not pull it more than a few inches it kind of steps around not far enough to generate a spark.
Problems i keep about 5 saws on the mill floor that might run when needed.
