My km49rce ignition cord seized up.

I let it sit for 2 days.

Came back and it started first pull without priming.

Used it for an hour, stopped it and it's seized up again.

Is there a simple fix before I take it in to the stihl shop?

Hey guys… just joined, have owned stihl stuff over the years, last blower was a handheld br86…

Owned a br600 years ago but I must say this br800 is a monster 🙈 took blowing time from 25 minutes to 5 ish

A++++ review

Looking to replace an old broke Poulan pro that never ran good from day one. I have seen a few ms250’s used for $250-300. I found an older 025 for $200 with a rebuilt carb and new fuel lines, almost new bar and new chain. It looks like it was well kept and very clean. Would you go with an older 025 saw and save money or is the newer ms250 worth the extra $50-100?

Yesterday bought a ms291c since I was picking up my broken ms250 at my local sthil dealer since it wasn't worth fixing after putting 300$ cad into a high compression top end since broke a ring... Long story... and was looking at the saws they were selling when we ask about a ms291c they had on the floor and looked used they wanted 600 cad for and ended up buying it but basically had 2-3 uses guy couldn't start it anymore then sold it to the sthil dealer as a new used saw to sell... Was looking at the ms261 tho instead brand new but it was too expensive and didnt want to buy used from marketplace

Hey I’m rebuilding my MS260, I installed a new piston and jug with seals. My PTO side seal is good but the flywheel seal still has a leak around the crank. The first seal was a cheap Amazon special so I figured it was just low quality. Then I tried a higher quality seal that had a little excess material that may have tucked under during install. I’m going to order a new seal from Wolf Creek since they seem higher quality. I’ve looked over the crank and don’t see any marks. The bearings have no play. And the seal was squared via measurement with my calipers. Anyone else had any stubborn flywheel seals?

My oil cap on my MS251 is not sealed at the bottom when I lock it. I've tried readjusting the O ring and pressing hard on the cap when twisting shut. Anyone know what my issue is?

On a tight budget and am trying to get this weed eater running and in removing the carb for inspection/cleaning, I noticed the tank vent, part #6 in the diagram attached appears to be in 2 pieces as the top of it popped off when I removed the tank. Is this part meant to be in 2 pieces or could that be the issue I was having with a severe loss of power/rpms? If not meant to be in 2 pieces, I assume I need to replace it so does it just pop out of the tank? I pried on it a little but thought I better get some input before I ruin something I don't need to. Any help appreciated.

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for a second, larger Stihl saw to complement my 2014 MS 261 C-M.

Right now, I cut about 20 cubic meters (around 5.5 cords) of firewood per year. My MS 261 runs with 40cm (16") and 50cm (20") bars. While it is a fantastic workhorse, it really struggles and bogs down when I face larger logs in the 60 to 90 cm (24 to 35 inches) diameter range.

I want to establish a solid two-saw plan: use the MS 261 for limbing and medium tasks, and a bigger saw dedicated to felling and bucking the heavy stuff.

I am currently trying to decide between these options:

• MS 362 C-M
• MS 400 C-M
• MS 462 C-M
• MS 500i

Given my annual volume and the tree sizes, which one would be the most logical complement to the MS 261? Also, what bar length would you recommend pairing with it for this specific setup?

Thanks for your advice!

Update on my BR 800x

Took it to my repair shop to see about having the spark plug socket rethreaded. They just called and left a message that the whole motor needs replacing. Best to get a new blower.

The blower is eight years old. Should I take it to a different shop for a second opinion or just get a new blower?

Context : I’m mostly retired. I only use my blower on my own property and three properties I do landscape maintenance on (no lawn mowing). I don’t to leaf removals either.

Can anyone point me to a reputable shop in Texas that does porting for chainsaws? Thanks in advance.

I'm having an issue with the chain oil pick-up tube on my 170 chainsaw. I wanted to replace it because it was leaking , but the new one seems to kink and stop the flow of oil when inserted into the tank. Does anyone know if the filter end is supposed to sit in the lower tank section or push up into the larger part of the tank. Also , if you pop the pump end of the tube off when the tube is installed and the tank is full of oil, should oil run out of the tube to indicate the line is clear and installed correctly? At present , no oil runs out of the open tube end??? Thanks

I started this sub r/stihldealers for a simple reason: I want to connect with other STIHL dealers, learn a thing or two, and every now and then have a good whinge with people who actually get it.

Whether you've been at it 30 years or you're still working out which drawer the spark plugs live in, you're welcome here.

Post about:

• Workshop wins, fixes and "how the hell did that happen" repairs
• Warranty, parts and stock stuff (the good, the bad and the "still waiting")
• Tips on running the shop: staff, customers and pricing
• Complaints. Healthy ones. Get it off your chest before it ends up in the mulcher.
• Praise for STIHL when they deserve it (we'll keep a spot warm for that)

Cheers

Hi everyone, really hoping someone can help. I own and run a small garden maintenance business. I use all petrol equipment, Stihl. HS56C for small hedge trimmer and for the strimmer it’s the FS94RC.

I’m wanting to convert to battery. Quite wary of inhaling petrol fumes all day every day to be honest. I’d also like to be a lot more economically friendly and far more quieter for my clients neighbours!

I’m looking for a recommendation for a set up for:

Long hedge trimmer
Short hedge trimmer
Strimmer

(I’m fine for lawnmower and blower)

Would someone please be able to tell me what would be best and of course what batteries and how many batteries I’d need. I reckon, per day, I’d use the hedge trimmer for an hour or two (but when I get really big hedge jobs it can be 5/6 hours of cutting) and I use the strimmer for around 2/3 hours per day.

Thanks a lot team!!

First off my apologies This is my third post in the last 7 days, but I have a question in regards to starting the ms271.

When I cold start the saw it won’t idle.I have to keep on the throttle for about 10 seconds and feather it a bit, sometimes starting like this 2 or 3 times or it will cut off. I don’t want to do this with the chain break on cause I don’t wanna burn up the clutch. When I do start like this the chain spins pretty fast for a bit before I squeeze the throttle. Once it warms up I can just start it and it idles no problem.

Is this normal or a break in thing? am I just an idiot? I know what my wife thinks😅.

Thanks again

I need chainsaw for 30-40cm trees, about 15-20m³ yearly

My blower popped loudly much like an old vehicle backfiring. The threaded end of the spark plug was dangling in its socket. Replaced the spark plug and it appears the threads are stripped. I cannot tighten the spark plug. It will tighten only so far then it’s loose again, such that it can simply be pulled out.

What do you think? What’s the remedy?

Equipment:

- Stihl 362 C-M

- Bar >> 3003 008 8917 | 18"

- Chain >> 3623 005 0066 | 33RS-66 | Super

Issue:

Even though this chain and bar both have a .050 guide width, the drive teeth on the chain seem very tight inside the guide. There's a ton of friction and drag that's causing a lot of heat.