So You Own A... STIHL 251c Chainsaw

[@Carlsmower]

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[@suleymanelcibey9727]

Selam iyi ve yararlı bilgiler. Sizi tebrik ediyorum. Ben de bu modeli almak istiyorum ancak ms 251 çin fabrikasında mı üretiliyor öğrenemedim. Ms 250 den bu sebeple uzak duruyorum

[@bigal1337]

Originally bought ms250, but found pulling to start horrendous! Returned and purchased ms251c worth the extra $30, like night and day!

[@Deadeye0412]

Good no nonsense,informative video, learned a few tips here. The safety tip regarding the chaps is a good one, was very fortunate a number of years back when I was clearing some small trees, did not apply the break ( mistake 1) was wearing coveralls not chaps (mistake 2). I tripped on a root stumbled and the moving chain touched my coverall pant leg, instantly I saw red on the coveralls, thought it was blood but turned out the be bar oil. I pulled off the coveralls but not a scratch, luck of the Irish. Put the fear of gawd in me , stopped sawing for the day and always use the recommended safety gear from that day on. Don’t push your luck-wear the gear. Had my MS251 C since 2017 it’s been great, learned a few fuel tips here that should keep it going for years to come ☘️🇨🇦✌️

[@michaelking3629]

I have had mine for well over a year and it has had some serious use in this time and other than a new clutch (my fault), it has worked flawlessly. I really love how easy it is to start from cold and even easier from warm. The only gripe I have is that I would like the chain tension thumbwheel to be a little bigger, other than that it does the job. Good video, many thanks.

[@disco4535]

What happened to the clutch on yours?

[@andrechartier4002]

Fabulous video. Great advice. I hope you are on commission. You should be.

[@gunterbecker8528]

My 251c oils absolutely bad,on a full tank of gas I be lucky to get ½tank of oil out! Yes I keepup the revs n clean the channel always! ????😮

[@jones780]

This is the best video I’ve found for this. Thanks for showing every single step for the new guys.

[@Carlsmower]

Thank you for checking us out, and giving us the opportunity to share the information you need to have an enjoyable experience with your Stihl products.

[@theo66]

Unlike some other creatures that don't know how to handle a chainsaw, you are right to the point, effective, clear. Very usefull video. I've seen some others.......

[@Carlsmower]

Thanks for the feedback I’ll keep doing what I do.

[@jenlorraine5961]

What a great video. It's about time. I am currently having some issues with my saw and have watched about a dozen videos with people "repairing" the saw. Yours is the first video I have seen with the proper PPE. It amazes me the amount of people that operate saws in shorts, flip flops, and no head gear. I have several patient's that are loggers and will tell you about professionals that have been bit by a chainsaw. Along with people cutting above their head which is crazy. Thanks for the great demonstration of chainsaw handling.

[@Carlsmower]

Thanks for taking time to watch, Jen!

[@michaelpriestley1788]

Awesome video as just purchased this saw a couple of days ago (Sydney/Australia). This has helped me understand the ""easy start"" better as is different to other saws I have owned. Many thanks!

[@erike7297]

Great video lots of good info and tips here. That pre mixed gas is crazy expensive and only makes sense if you use your equipment very occasionally. For winter storage I would just dump the pump gas out and then run the machine dry personally. Or you could run a small amount of that expensive pre mix stuff to make sure the carb is flushed. Thank god these machines will run on normal E10 gas+oil and and dont require that million dollar a gallon stuff.

[@javabean215]

Are you concerned about cylinder lubrication when you run it dry like that?

[@ClinttheGreat]

@@javabean215 No that’s not an issue because it gets lubrication up to the point it stops when it runs out of gas.

[@annmariefuhrmann2633]

How long before the fancy starter spring breaks ?

[@sherrypalmer1283]

Well done. Also good info on what attire should be worn when using any chainsaw.

[@kreech68]

great video, well-presented

[@johnlafontaine4003]

Great video. Well delivered, with exactly the right info.

[@tyhickman7297]

I've heard that just setting the saw down and letting it idle to long with the brake engaged can burn these up? Ironically, my cousin said he made that mistake with a 251 and it was a $178 repair. Is that possible?

[@Carlsmower]

Should not be possible, only if the idle is too high or there is a clutch problem (IE broken clutch spring) My experience has always been brake on and juicing it hard.

[@tyhickman7297]

@@Carlsmower thank you for the reply. I'm beginning to think he is so green, that he actually had the break on, got it to turn over at full choke, set it to half choke, got it started and set it down without pulling the trigger once and kicking it out of half choke... which of course is high idle.

[@gothickthulu1]

super helpful video just purchased one and the seller wasn't very helpful with my questions but you answered them all still going to go through the manual as well.

[@Carlsmower]

Thanks for your comment. That's why I take the time to do these videos.

[@funnyfarmdad9997]

Good simple video. It had been almost a year since I had to run my MS 251C and this was a good refresher on how to start it.

[@Carlsmower]

Gene so glad we could help. Wishing you many years of great service from your Stihl chainsaw.

[@dankissinger1969]

Hey thank you. Just bought one and wasn't shown how easy it is to start so me being used to the pull hard lol I finally got it started lol. Thanks again.

[@Carlsmower]

That's why we do these! Glad they're helpful!

[@wwgbert]

Such good run through. Great little saw for homeowners.

[@stevenbrown5210]

The 180 series or the 211 is great for homeowners. The 251 is a beast!

[@redamohamed407]

Awesome explanation thank you, I just bought one and it’s overheating after 10 minutes working

[@tango165]

Great videos, tons of info on this channel!! Wish I lived close to your shop.

[@Carlsmower]

Glad we can help! We're working on more videos for 2021!

[@dvoz9023]

Do you recommend to leave the saw idling after startup so it can heat up a little? I have heard once that's possible that the cilinder can "weld" itself to the cilinder housing if starting to early same as finishing the job. Don't shut the saw off directly after cutting wood but let it idle for a few minutes. ....... I do this to my chainsaw, but most often not my backpack blower for whatever reason. Luckily the rest of my tools are battery powered already though.

[@grinch382]

Beautiful video I bought one yesterday

[@Carlsmower]

Enjoy your new saw.

[@timgiles9413]

On this saw, who doesn't Stihl make a scrench with an Allen/torx wrench on the end? That would be a great idea. Nothing worse than losing the Allen wrench and then needing it.

[@stephenbrown5844]

I run all the time, 99percent high octane, shell fuel and my saw runs beautifully 😊👌❤️🇬🇧

[@delav83]

Most guys get the chain too tight!!!

[@biggussniffus5537]

It's either too loose, or too tight with the crappy little adjuster screw these things have. Glad I sold mine.

[@koltinsteiner24]

Would you get a 251 or a 250??

[@Carlsmower]

The MS250 is proven reliable for 20 year, the MS251 has been around for 10 years or so and is much improved on the air intake, AV, and more. If you’re going to be wise with your fuel I would go with the 251.

[@wumps-gaming]

Great informative video. Just bought one of these today. And was starting it the hard way lol. Also you showed some features I was unaware of. Thank you.

[@TheSoulshakepower]

Thank you, great info!

[@Carlsmower]

Thanks for watching!

[@defiantgc]

This is one of the best videos ive seen. Thanks for your clear and conscious explanation of use. Im glad i picked up this saw.

[@gmorel1916]

Just bought one of these today and this is exactly the kind of video I was looking for to get me started. Fantastic resource!

[@tomcosta47]

Can I put a 20" bar on my 251 change song Stihl ???

[@lafdew]

Headgum?

[@drewinnis1193]

very informative and helpful. concise and to the point. thanks

[@ryanshepherd6457]

Idk if you remember me, but i had the dilemma between the 180 and 211....well...i took the plunge and got the 251 today...lololol....ayyyyy brand new

[@Carlsmower]

Yessssssss

[@TEAMAGEPRODUCTIONS]

This guy is a great speaker/teacher.

[@someguy2637]

Carl, Great video! To bad a lot of dealers don't take the time with new owners. I learned more from watching your short video. This may be a dumb question, but where do I locate the serial number of my new MS 251 C? Also how the heck do you register a new one for it's warranty. I cant learn much from the manual, even if it is in several languages. Thank you.

[@Carlsmower]

Your selling dealer should register it for you. The serial is stamped in the case near the top of the bar cover (by the muffler) and there also should be a sticker on the front of the unit. Thanks for the positive feedback. My hope is that other dealers can utilize my videos to assist them in taking gear care of their customers.

[@4notwithouthope]

Thanks. I just purchased a slightly used one today. Going to get an 18 inch carbide tipped chain for it. Your video is very helpful. Thank You.

[@Carlsmower]

Enjoy! That carbide chain is awesome in the right application. Just stay clear of nails. It’s not a demo chain

[@zafmahmood5654]

Very well presented.I just bought one of these chainsaws and watching this video made most of the applications clear.Thank you

[@Carlsmower]

Glad it helped!

[@aussietoker9465]

Great review thank you

[@davidschronce6158]

Need to know how to change the pull cord nothing said and the 250 is different

[@Carlsmower]

Sorry generally starter repair is a bit deeper than most people want to go.

[@papascruffy]

Really like mine but, the cabin tensioner won't turn unless the cover is off, making a challenge to tighten my chain, when I take off the cover the knob will turn but not while on. Any recommendations?

[@Carlsmower]

Two things. Clean the debris out and tighten the little screw that holds the adjuster onto the bar.

[@papascruffy]

Thank you!

[@mjh4358]

Love the Easy Start feature on the Stihl ms251 C-BE but I hate the janky chain adjuster. I would prefer this model with bolt adjustment for the chain rather than the dial that doesn't really work 2 years later.

[@Carlsmower]

Try giving it a good cleaning and tightening of the screw that holds the adjuster onto the bar. We have these out there with hundreds of hours worth of use and they are functioning great. Hope this helps.

[@karm00n29]

Easy start makes the chainsaw gay. Nothing like ripping it hard, feeling the resistance and hearing it start

[@chrisc5726]

Looking for a flywheel for the 251-c or better yet (price) the small plastic part inside of it used to engage the pulley that broke off. Any advice?

[@Carlsmower]

Let me get back to you tomorrow. With options. That’s an odd break, was it being pulled properly?

[@Carlsmower]

Shoot me an email and I will get the information from you to get you the right parts. They have a couple choices ([e-mail]

[@joshwilt6685]

Can anyone tell me the difference between the MS C 251 vs the 251 Wood Boss?

[@Carlsmower]

Easy start. Primer. Quick chain adjuster

[@Carlsmower]

When I have both models in stock I will do a comparison for you

[@Jimmythepin]

I would love to have some info about setting "winter mode." The manual is NOT clear.

[@Carlsmower]

How often are you running the machine below 30 degrees?

[@benhershberger6921]

I have the same question... just picked up a ms251c. My first ever chain saw! Woohoo

[@berniestarzewski5482]

Had one blow up in my hand today. Of course its out of warrantee. I was using ethanol 91 octane the same fuel Ive used in my MS250 for 15 years. I had to finish up work with that one today. A friend had a 251 blow up too which was still under warrantee but Stihl wouldnt cover it. Had a number of issues with it like a cheaper little ignition switch and the top handle bar being so close to the emergency stop guard that when I had my gloves on it regularly stopped the blade. The shock isolation is just too loose which allows the handle to get too close to the brake guard. It never ran right since I got it. It took a long time to warm up and keep running once I turned the high idle off. Even then it never had the power of the old 250. Dealer blamed "bad gas" but I used the same gas on both saws. Dont know if I can ever buy another Stihl again.

[@Carlsmower]

That’s a challenge and I empathize. We sell a pretty high number have not had many “blow up”. Problems have traditionally been carb/fuel related and brake on burning housing. They do still make the MS250 if that works best for you.

[@berniestarzewski5482]

@@Carlsmower I will have to look into the 250, thqnks. My general impression of the new series is that they have been cheaped down for the consumer market. The only thing I liked about it was the poly tank. It never ran right from the first day usually stalling out at idle until it got warm enough. The dealer said it was bad gas but then all the gas I ever mixed for it must have been bad but worked just fine in the 250. The shock mounting was also too soft as the handle would move too close to the brake guard and when I had gloves on it would trip which usually happened under maxim load when I was cutting something big so maybe that played a role. Certainly wouldnt buy another one of that model!

[@karloskartrusen2103]

@@berniestarzewski5482 Interesting info for a guy who totally loves his father in laws 250 from 2004 but now wants to buy a own one. Have read much reviews and everyone is totally in love with the older generation but have many issues with the newer one. Therefor I’m thinking to buy a used one instead. When did they update?

[@cwilli26]

I've been unable to start my saw this season and had someone tell me it might be the sparkplug. Searching for a video on how to address that brought me to this video which is AWESOME for a newer chainsaw guy. Thank you! Q: The MotoMix is pretty expensive when compared to just buying a gallon of gas and mixing it myself. Does it make that much of a difference? Q: Is leaving gas in the machine over the winter going to damage the saw. I did that, so I'm hoping it didn't damage it and changing out the filter and spark plug does the trick.

[@Carlsmower]

For long term storage Moto Mix is way better, gasoline over 3 months can cause damage. If you are using the machine sporadically it may be worth using Moto Mix. It does start easier and run better. How much fuel do you use annually.

[@cwilli26]

@@Carlsmower I'm still on my first gallon after a little over a year, so I'm guessing the Moto Mix is the way to go even if it's a bit pricey.

[@Carlsmower]

@@cwilli26 You will be very happy doing it that way I consider going with a half gallon

[@rejectsgaming948]

Correct way to break-in?

[@Carlsmower]

Proper mix and then use it! Let it warm up good and then when on the throttle make sure it’s under load.

[@rejectsgaming948]

Just bought the ms251CBE, thanks for the review. Great review

[@robcortez9445]

Just got this baby, it gonna sleep with me and her tonight!!!

[@Carlsmower]

Make sure you keep the scabbard on, that chains sharp 🤣.