This same principle will work for all of Stihl engines including weedeaters, trimmers, etc.
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@brucebennett84753 жыл бұрын
No burp after 4 or 5 tries, a cold beer usually works for me
@tonyhanson92353 жыл бұрын
Explained like a true American!
@paulgrimm2 жыл бұрын
Or hire somebody
@mikpug2 жыл бұрын
If it ain't smokin after a dozen pulls, then I sure am in more ways than one!!🚬 🤬
@shannongreene32262 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@frankking38452 жыл бұрын
Yup
@annieoakley15653 жыл бұрын
I'm a 66 year old woman who tries to do as much as possible on my own. But since I do not have to use tools often I forget how to use them. You are a lifesaver. With the ice storm I have a large tree down in my driveway. Completely blocking exit. I'm in the mountains so either call around and bother someone, or figure it out. AND, I usually have had to take the chainsaw to the repair store to get them to start it. They do everything automatically so could not explain HOW to do it while cold. I saw part of what they did in your demo, but there was more. Wow. Thank you so much!!!
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
im so happy i could help! be careful out there!
@jeromeduffy92702 жыл бұрын
With all due respect. Go electric. I'm a 66 year man. Gas powered is no joke
@annieoakley15652 жыл бұрын
@@jeromeduffy9270 Interesting. Not familiar with electric. Thanks. Went electric with other outdoor appliances.
@jeromeduffy92702 жыл бұрын
@@annieoakley1565 Like everything all those ICE are harded to maintain. Electric just works
@rickloan8251 Жыл бұрын
@@jeromeduffy9270 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpzXeIWLrrdrjdE Looks like it can get the job done. I won't buy another gas chainsaw
@michaelfagan522915 минут бұрын
This video Rocks! All these years I thought it was my Stihl chainsaw just being stubborn. No!! It was me being stubborn and not learning how to properly cold start it!! Thank you!! Must have spent 20 minutes yesterday pulling that old ripcord on my 20+ year old Stihl 260, until I was exhausted and frustrated. Today, decided to search "How to start a stubborn chainsaw" and this was the first video I clicked on! WOW!! 3 minutes to watch, 3 pulls on full choke ...burp , down to half choke and 1 pull she's purring like a kitten! Can't wait to try this out on my Stihl trimmer too! Thank you SLR SOLutions!!
@tywoods71695 күн бұрын
Great video. Got my butt kicked by my M391 today. Started at the house at 7500’ no problem, added 2000’ elevation and it was a battle of attrition.
@dingdongdaddy5894 ай бұрын
I just was outside cutting a down tree and I used your advice for the second time in 12 months…STARTED PERFECTLY both times. Had my stihl for 15 years, sometimes it started, sometimes I flooded it. Never again thanks to you. Thought to myself, I needed to come back here and thank you. So, THANK YOU!! 👊🏽👍🏽🙏🏽🤘🏽
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32474 ай бұрын
thank you for the kind words and letting me know. so awesome to have encouraging words on social media. we need more like you! Blessings!
@dingdongdaddy5894 ай бұрын
@@srlsolutionsself-reliancet3247 - I take full responsibility for my ignorance. I don’t cut trees for a living, but I try and buy good tools, that lasts forever, when I do something. Hoping this saw lasts another 15, and now I’ll start it correctly every time. I appreciate you. Thanks.
@johno38884 ай бұрын
To the point short and sweet. No interjections of needless info and that is what I like. Good Job !
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet3247Ай бұрын
thank you! and thanks for watching!
@sashqa010 ай бұрын
Saw arrived yesterday kzbin.infoUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and today I cut about 3/4 cord of wood with it. Make sure you get an extension chord that is at least 12 gauge wire, minimum. This is my first electric in about 10 years, and things sure have improved. The self-sharpener works great, and it just kept cutting through some pretty decent logs. Wear your eye protection, and ear protection. Excellent saw.
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet324710 ай бұрын
thanks for watching!
@robertonievecimamontana7065 Жыл бұрын
Spot on, thank you! I am glad I did not learn anything here, but now I am more confident that my dad (now 84) taught me the correct procedure those many decades ago. Thank you SRL for increasing saw awareness for us all !
@rollingstoner24872 жыл бұрын
Preparing for Hurricane Ida brought me here, my 251 has just been sitting in the shed, it started right up thanks a lot!!!
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32472 жыл бұрын
Awesome news. Just prayed for you and your families safety.
@redowltrades2 жыл бұрын
I kid you not, nobody has explained it this straightforward. I have been frustrated for 3 years, the piston on my chainsaw gave out so I got a new one. I thought I had a lemon and then this video worked perfectly. Chainsaw rookie here that is very thankful
@tannerhartl5175 Жыл бұрын
I've had people complain about how hard stihls are to start. Turns out, things are easier when you know what you're doing. This works on every stihl I've used all the way from my old 038 Magnum to my new 251
@subramanyamr28709 ай бұрын
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@elainehosmer2919 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. It helped me start my dad’s chainsaw. I tried prior to watching your video. Had no idea where the lever was supposed to be. Tried after watching the video and had success.
@axtondavis78483 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for the quickest most to the point demo.
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
youre welcome :) thank you for watching!
@JohnWilliams-po1hl2 жыл бұрын
I bought my saw last year the dealer showed me how to start it correctly it worked great but I fell off my truck and messed up my shoulder early September. Just healed enough July so I could handle my saw. But, it wouldn't start. I felt I was doing it wrong, so I found this video and it started nicely. I had forgotten to wait for the "burp". Thanks for making this video.
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32472 жыл бұрын
awesome to hear thanks for watching. take your time sawing with your shoulder. ive had two lower back surgeries so instead of just pounding through i have to remind myslef slow and easy. i kneel on every cut now.
@kelseybarnes40089 ай бұрын
Love this video. This helped me and my husband sooo much. We were so frustrated with this dang chainsaw and u taught us the right way and now it works. Thank you!!!
@williamsummerlin42792 жыл бұрын
I used that technique for many years until I bought a 390 model. Flooded it big time. Took it back to the dealer and told them that it would not start after using that technique, was told that on the bigger saws, only pull three times and then take it off choke. That technique works on my 390. The book does say to use your technique, but my experience is that if you use that technique, it will flood every time.
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32472 жыл бұрын
thanks for the info and thanks for watching!
@ptb351 Жыл бұрын
Same thing happened to me on this saw. I waited for the burp and flooded it. Took it to the Stihl dealer, said even if it doesn't burp, only pull 3 times or it will flood.
@Dreoc3 жыл бұрын
Took your advice and just started both my chainsaws easy peasy! Thanks, it's easy when you know how. Both started just the way you describe, I was amazed! Thanks again!
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
awesome! thanks for watching!
@jk-gh9vi2 жыл бұрын
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@virginiasanchez461411 ай бұрын
@@srlsolutionsself-reliancet3247 i wasn't sure when you switched to the cold, warm, on and off switches. Do you have press on the two to switch to the different levels?
@willieboy3011 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely correct on the starting of Stihl saws. I worked all day with 2 different Stihl saws yesterday, alternating them, and repeatedly starting them. Not one problem starting. However, I do not do the jerk start anymore. Shoulder surgery cured me of that.
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet3247 Жыл бұрын
back surgery keeps me from twisting motion of on ground. thanks for watching!
@nicholasdworcowyi20622 жыл бұрын
Just had to write another review. Thank you thank you so much! After viewing your instructions and boy doesn't my chainsaw start so easy! Your a champ!
@madisonjones88382 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this tutorial!Y fire department uses this brand, and I ALWAYS forget how to start it. I will definitely be coming back to this video
@juniorvandermerwe44833 жыл бұрын
This worked perfectly for me thanks for the upload!
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
So awesome to hear!
@pyroman6000 Жыл бұрын
Chickanic had a bit of advice on her channel for starting big cc Stihl saws: Pull the rope past the first compression stroke, THEN give er a yank! For homeowner and farm and ranch class saws without a compression release, or EZstart this works pretty nice. I have an MS291- 55cc's- and it can be a bear to pull. Lotta compression in that engine. Just make sure you watch that bar like a hawk when you drop start it! The engine has more than enough power to overpower the chainbrake with the throttle wide open like that. Especially with hard pullers- the bar waves all over the place. You want to cut wood, not go get stitches...
@timwilliams8047 Жыл бұрын
A damn good saw I put my foot in handle with a home made strap just up to the end of plastic and bar safest thing I've seen for a 65 year old to start stay safe
@Rockjock0074 ай бұрын
chicanic is a hack.
@desembolandofacil Жыл бұрын
How to take care of your chainsaw: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJqqdKB7rZljeZo&pp=gAQBiAQB
@SaltySaints8 ай бұрын
Thanks Brother! I'm REALLY enjoying my Stihl cs251c after watching this! You are a Blessing!
@oberurselts Жыл бұрын
Just purchased a MS180. It was fired off at the store I bought it from. A couple of weeks later, I fired it off at home following Stihl instructions. Yesterday, I tried to fire it off and it simply would not start. I checked the plug to be sure it was firing and it was! Next I checked to see if it was getting fuel with the plug out and it appeared it was. Still the dang thing would not fire. This morning I took it to a Stihl Repair Center. Here is what I was told...pull the starter rope 3 times and if you don't hear a "sputter," then go ahead and move it to 1/2 choke. It could take up to 6 pulls but it should fire off. Lesson learned...you may not hear a "sputter."
@user-wr9tp3qc6j4 күн бұрын
I had almost the exact same experience. Now I pull the cord three times in full choke then move it to half choke and it always starts.
@erlowther3 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Very helpful and much needed. Been randomly trying different sequences. Thanks for clearing this up for me.
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
youre welcome and thanks for watching Ernest!
@jeromeduffy92702 жыл бұрын
Only on a stihl . Husky sucks
@barkingmad7407 Жыл бұрын
7/28/22 He simply and quickly shows you how to start it. My saw sat for 2 years, I added new gas, It Started!! THIS SYSTEM ABSOLUTELY WORKS. 10/10 Stellar.
@stacymilligan5761 Жыл бұрын
Man if I didn’t think you the first time or before I want to thank you now. Simple but well explained and well needed three thumbs up…
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet3247 Жыл бұрын
awesome thanks for watching!
@honey87844 ай бұрын
Great that you didn’t talk for 30 minutes. This is how to make a video, 💰💰💰💰💰
@valgunnarsson85673 жыл бұрын
Great, clear and simple explanation. Thanks!
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!
@danielweiner841 Жыл бұрын
FYI, I really don't use my chainsaw much, but I have this video saved and watch it everytime I am about to.. It's my bookmarked instructions, thanks much!
@leftyclick Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I have run different chainsaws for almost 30 years and have the hardest time with our Stihl.
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet3247 Жыл бұрын
thanks and thanks for watching!
@extremegunn943 жыл бұрын
Just purchased my first stihl chainsaw and it’s a little different from the others. Glad to find this video.
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@michedmck3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great demo! I think many folks have bad-mouthed Stihl because they never took the time to learn this procedure! As someone else pointed out - you don't always get the "burp" or the "pop". 4 - 5 pulls is usually the limit before switching to half-choke. I had that experience with an MS-250. Hope this helps!
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@vincentlabrecque22752 жыл бұрын
I had the exact same problem with my MS-250. I was waiting for the burp to occur but on this model I think it doesn't so I would flood it every time and swear at it. Now I just give it 3-4 pulls on the choke and then it starts well on half choke or "on" position
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet3247 Жыл бұрын
@@vincentlabrecque2275 i always get the burp with the my 170 and 290. i had this many pulls because it hadn't been started in 6 months and it had to pull fuel through the saw. i could have slow pulled a few times off camera but i wanted to be fully honest.
@paulstaney325 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I will give that a try, been so mad at this saw I wanted to smash it with my maul. It was a Christmas present from my kids so I just put it away and use my old o26. It starts, no problem.
@rosskrause3926 Жыл бұрын
MY MS 250 is more finicky than my MS 170 to start when cold..the Stihl dealer / Mechanic I bought the saw from showed me this way..he also told me if it does flood take out the spark plug and turn it upside down to get all the fuel out of the cylinder..then let it air out and try it again..I do that now and it works 99.9% of the time.
@lifeisgood07 Жыл бұрын
This is Golden advise, so simple and to the point. I appreciate it.
@terrycook79992 жыл бұрын
totally awesome it worked just like you said my saw had'nt been cracking since it shut down on me a year ago 4th pull it bert first pull in starting postion it cranked thank you
@brianharder77143 жыл бұрын
I've used Stihl saws for over 40 years now. I recently got a battery powered one for Christmas to use for my trail maintenance projects. I'm cutting mostly alder and small spruce. Stihl has absolutely nailed this product. For smaller wood, I'd rather use it than my full size 24" Farm Boss. Nice to have choices. The batteries are incredible and last for hours. The rapid charger gets it done in about 20 minutes. No exhaust fumes and quiet.
@stickshaker1013 жыл бұрын
Agreed. We're right at the beginning of a cordless revolution I think.
@pyroman6000 Жыл бұрын
I got a Toro battery saw, and same thing. That saw cuts like hell, and I can put the battery in the charger, make and eat breakfast- and it's charged. I cut firewood with mine, and a full charge will cut all the wood I care to handle and process that day. It'll cut surprisingly big rounds, too. I love not having to start it, or wear hearing protection! Just keep the bar oil full (it has a sightglass!), and keep the chain sharp. The tool to tighten the chain slides into the handle, so you never forget to bring it. They even marked the scabbard, so you can use it to measure your cuts. Well thought out tool that just works. I'd love to get one of those Stihl top handle battery saws, for limbing, cutting too long pices, and ripping crotches and knotty chunks into usable size. The Toro has a 16" bar, that's kinda awkward for jobs like that- lots of bar sticking out beyond the workpiece to worry about.
@travelinben1966 Жыл бұрын
Stihl should have demo days to show what their battery powered saw can do.My neighbor let me try his plug in electric saw, and it barely scored the log.He said he just sharpened the chain! No thanks, I stick with my 2 cycle saw.💪
@dennisroland56546 ай бұрын
I have two Stihl electric saws, and they are dynamite. They make up for lower power by cutting a narrower kerf. Your neighbor must not have gotten a good do when he sharpened it. Try it again with a new chain. You'll be impressed. It's so much handier for branches and other small stuff, up to say six inch diameter.
@asmartbajan3 жыл бұрын
Some years ago I rented a Stihl chainsaw from a company here (in Barbados). I don't recall if I had any difficulty starting it, but I've saved this video in case I rent one again (or even buy one). Very useful tips. Thanks! I've subscribed to your channel too. Can't imagine why anyone would downvote the video. Maybe they're atheists. Lol
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching wayne!
@therecklessncrazy3 жыл бұрын
Your. Weird
@Joe-wb1xh2 жыл бұрын
Even an atheist will have to learn that God will not pull the cord the right way without your proceedures
@benlane082 жыл бұрын
Your instructions worked perfectly! Thanks so much for the info!
@bilalmuaref Жыл бұрын
Cold start, Did exactly what he said, and it worked beautifully on first try! Thanks brother!
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet3247 Жыл бұрын
you are welcome and thanks for watching!
@dougcrawford30512 жыл бұрын
You state the obvious to all who know anything about chainsaws. Thank you either way!!!
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32472 жыл бұрын
just call me captain obvious :)
@michaelfagan522912 минут бұрын
@@srlsolutionsself-reliancet3247 Heck, I've been cutting wood for 30+ years. Love my Stihl, but until I watched this video, I had issues starting it. Now as you pointed out, had I read and memorized the manual, then I may have learned this trick a long time ago! Thanks from Captain Unobvious!
@TonyMontana-tm7ul3 жыл бұрын
took 6 pulls BUDDY!! not 4, you can't fool me! LOL! thanks for the video
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching!
@TonyMontana-tm7ul3 жыл бұрын
@@srlsolutionsself-reliancet3247 hope you realize I was just having little fun,,,, great video!
@lynnepierce3676 Жыл бұрын
So glad I came across this video👍😊. Know I know what I’ve been doing incorrectly when starting my chain saw😊😊
@fletchflips1017 Жыл бұрын
WOW! It worked. Thanks so much! I purchased my Stihl used and couldn't get it running. This worked like a charm! You Da MAN!
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet3247 Жыл бұрын
awesome to hear! thanks for watching!
@65armadillo2 жыл бұрын
The Stihl dealer/representatives are also a great source for how to start/operate/maintain your Stihl equipment. I only wish I wasn’t so cheap years ago, I would have started out with Stihl products.
@TheCharacter972 жыл бұрын
Just stay away from their M-tronic products.. I love Stihl and use one of their products weekly, but the M-tronic stuff has to stop existing. Its all good when it works, but when its comes time to adjust the high or low just a tiny amount, well forgrt it with their computer chip..
@danhill62983 жыл бұрын
My stihl is almost 30 years old. It will usually burp on second pull. Then fire right up. Awesome saw!
@TheDennys212 жыл бұрын
Which model?
@tevinmorgan1913 жыл бұрын
I have a ms210, followed your instructions by the t and it started so easily
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear! Thanks for watching
@spunky221Ай бұрын
This was quick and got my chainsaw going. Thank you!
@Kylee_Meera3 ай бұрын
I've never once met a chainsaw that was easy to start
@OliverDiGeronimo009Ай бұрын
Do you use Husqvarna? 😂😂
@patrickwisniewski8652Ай бұрын
Exactly
@nycfan4756Ай бұрын
That’s because you don’t do it correctly.
@Kylee_MeeraАй бұрын
@@OliverDiGeronimo009 Stihl, and I Husqvarna I currently have. I suspected it was user error so I've tried to research it over the years s to improve my technique to no avail.
@kevinshea58192 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very helpful. Not sure I have ever seen a worse starting procedure in my life. Things should be getting easier not harder. Thanks again.
@REDMAN298 Жыл бұрын
stihl saws suck. I`m stuck with 2 of them.
@blademan607511 ай бұрын
What models are they? Just curious. I would never buy anything but Stihl saws but that’s just my personal experience with them . I have quite a few of Stihl models and I’m curious if I experienced any of the problems you are experiencing but I have to honestly say that every one of my Stihl saws are running very smooth and I have no problem starting any of them. Some start first or second pull but I use them quite often. Which models have given you the most problems? I’m curious if I own those models myself and then I’m going to look at them a little closer. Thanks.
@blademan607511 ай бұрын
This model saw that he has made this video about has 3 different starting packages. He is demonstrating the standard pull-start package. Your statement is absolutely spot on though. So Stihl MS180c also is available in an easy start package and that package is indeed making it easier/better to start this model. This guy is simply showing that if you use the proper start procedure every time then you can almost count on it starting up for you every time. I say almost because chainsaws to me are a 99.5% bet. It’s that .5% that we all love/hate! That’s why when we get that saw fired up whether it’s an MS170 or an 066 magnum, deep down inside we feel good about them and pull that trigger a few times as if to say “I won again!” Knowing that there is a .5% chance that some day that saw will get its victory and it’s gonna be that day when we really need it to come through for us and she just says screw you! LOL!!
@paulmaxwell88512 ай бұрын
@@blademan6075 I bought an easy start Stihl MS180C for my wife, because it's easier to start. MUCH easier. But never drop start it! You'll break the easy-start mechanism pretty quick.
@dangwilliamconsultingdangw64192 жыл бұрын
Dude….This works. I have rebuilt my chainsaw and was about to junk it. Thanks
@Squibbleses Жыл бұрын
Wow. I was having troubles getting my Stihl FS 131 trimmer started, kept flooding it and following this general advise worked flawlessly! Get the false start with the choke on, then set to partial choke and continue to pull. Started right up no problems... after having struggled with flooding it constantly since I bought it. Sure would be nice if they made it clearer in the instructions. Doesn't help that this one with the big bike handlebars ends up being pretty awkward to have a hand near the throttle and also pull the starter cord. I was actually able to do a similar sort of drop start that you were doing rather than starting it on the ground and that worked quite well for being able to keep a finger on the throttle while pulling.
@Zhukov-33 жыл бұрын
Exactly right! I have the 391 model and save yourself some grief by starting in sequence! Good video!
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
thank you for watching and commenting
@StalkingMoon2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. You did a much more thorough job of explaining the starting procedure than the dealers. I did just as you did. Step by step,and it worked. It as you said it would. You placed great emphasis on holding down on the button and pressing the trigger at the same time.Then place the choke switch in choke position. Little details like this make all the difference. Thank You 👍
@Tracy-Inches2 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@pyroman6000 Жыл бұрын
The selector switch on mine doesn't WANT to go to full choke, unless the trigger and lock are set. They undoubtedly did that for just that reason.
@LukasDohnal-on4tu Жыл бұрын
Thank you bro 🙏 my friend just both new Stihl and she asked me to cut wood for her thank you for easy explanation. I will check more footage regarding safety
@RG-wy1ol6 ай бұрын
Thanks for making this video I don’t know how many times this has helped me and several others 😊
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32476 ай бұрын
thank you!
@titicake3 жыл бұрын
I’m a women and I did exactly what you said and he work the 1 st time . Thanks for making It easy to do .
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear!
@JohnSmith-ep2hh3 жыл бұрын
I got a Stihl ms 180 which took me 20 minutes to start the first time while reading the instructions and following them to the letter... however what I was getting wrong was the fact that you only pull it ONCE with full choke. It won’t start but that’s okay. You then move it to half choke and after one or two pulls it will fire into life. I was treating it like a motorbike or generator choke - ie. trying to start it on full choke and then release the choke once it had been running for a few minutes. These chainsaws don’t work like that.
@Brian-rj1un2 жыл бұрын
That’s how my grandpa taught me. Works every time
@Purosanluispotosi2 жыл бұрын
I have same problem I try for 20 minutes and I give up but after this video I’m going to try it tomorrow
@pyroman6000 Жыл бұрын
@@Purosanluispotosi Yup. Got mine to start, and it idled for 30 secs or so, then quit. It did NOT restart, and I ended up flooding it... Of course, I'd left the tools back at the house. I gave up, and just used my battery powered backup saw. No need to start that.
@ThePlantedEarth Жыл бұрын
Nope
@redryderaus Жыл бұрын
My first line trimmer (35 years ago) was a Stihl. The salesman took me through the starting procedure. Full choke, pull until it fires. Half choke, pull once, yes it will start. Let run for 30 secs. Choke off, you're ready to go. Nowadays they have those primer bulbs. It's even easier, press the bulb until it feels firm, press twice more. Full choke, it will fire after 2 pulls. Half choke, it will start on the first pull. Let it run for 30 seconds. Choke off, you're ready to go. I still use this technique with all my garden equipment, I have no problems starting even the cheapest Homelite leaf blower I own.
@mihar1382 жыл бұрын
Thanks. After years of struggling with starting my MS170. Wow!
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32472 жыл бұрын
awesome to hear! love my 170! my old farm boss was too much for my back. big enough fall all i do!
@alankanowitz97903 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for a great tip.
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
Your welcome. Thanks for watching!
@gcxred4kat93 жыл бұрын
Had around 5 Stihls by now. Absolutely swear by them.
@graemecamday Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video as Stihl tech in Australia I have so many people bring chainsaws in for not starting purely because they are flooded I will now direct them to this video to show them how to start it correctly
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet3247 Жыл бұрын
thank you for that and for watching!
@jamesgoodman8289 Жыл бұрын
Lol I appreciate that my man I was hoping you get it right I'm from Turbeville SC I flood mines today I needed a refresher and you help me out I got the Ms 291 thanks
@mezenman2 жыл бұрын
This works for me as well. One additional tip is I always start it before I add any gas or oil. When done using I top off my fluids. Mine can be a little tough to start if it has been tipped on its side.
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32472 жыл бұрын
Good to know. Thanks for watching!
@frankgarbaz87192 жыл бұрын
6rŕtť
@alltrains21113 жыл бұрын
This was absolutely perfect amazing job
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@JimSuperwhite4311 ай бұрын
I hate 2 strokes more the anything on earth. The choke issue vexes me to no end. But thanks to your simple breakdown, I just started a friend's chainsaw that hadn't be cranked in a long time. Dumped the fuel and put new in. Tightened the chain, filled the bar oil tank, then followed your instructions and it cranked right up. Much obliged.
@livelife447110 ай бұрын
Thank you for the instruction. I generally flood my Stihl. I'll follow your instruction the next time I use my Stihl.
@welshhomestead Жыл бұрын
The reason why Stihl want you to start it the right way (foot on it, on the floor, with the break off) is because you don't then need the final pull that you did. So when you say "who's got time for that?" well- those who don't want to have to spend the extra time flicking the switch up another notch and pulling the chord an additional time. It's quicker to do it the way Stihl recommends. Also - pulling it the way you did, if you happen to have forgotten to put the break on, you could chop your own leg off - particularly as you aren't wearing chaps or any other PPE. 👍
@Tkidddd Жыл бұрын
Wrong
@hezmety2871 Жыл бұрын
I do it that way all the time doing it on the floor takes more effort and effort=quality=time if your not dumb and use it without doing it half assed it's fine
@karlrovey Жыл бұрын
A lot of them have the easy pull system too. If you have that, definitely don't drop start as you'll break the starter. There are two starting methods they recommend: saw on the ground or standing upright with the handle placed between your legs (but not drop starting).
@RYM14 Жыл бұрын
Agree
@aaronallen9433 жыл бұрын
Are you friggin’ KIDDING ME?!?! 5 months and probably THIRTY KZbin videos trying to figure out how to get my father-in-laws old saw going. Watched this and, it started SINGING in the second pull!! SUB. SCRIBED!! 👊🏻
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
awesomer! well... at least for the post 5 months. glad it's figured out. than you for watching and subscribing!
@chaengswife54 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much sir! Very informative and easy to learn from video! :) helped me land a job
@johnnyjaaav2 жыл бұрын
You da man, thanks for this video, I'm new to chainsawing, will try and read the manual asap
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32472 жыл бұрын
awesome. thanks for watching!
@YouTuber-ep5xx3 жыл бұрын
Never read the instructions. Used saw dozens of times over 3 years. Sometimes pulled 200 times. Then asked Stihl dealer why so hard to start. He explained it. Burps 3rd pull starts on 4th every time I'm a friggin meathead. But my left arm is real strong now.
@d3w4yn32 жыл бұрын
HAHAHAHAHAA!!! I know the feeling man! It's my right arm for me, but that's what drove me to find this video!
@humanonearth12 жыл бұрын
Honestly reread the instructions. It will say how to deal with warm starts. If you follow it exactly. It will work. Maybe not on the first try but it will. Whatever you did that worked somehow accidentally did what the instructions said.
@yakmonsaysitlikeitis78482 жыл бұрын
Lmfao relatable 😅😆
@mickeykim35592 жыл бұрын
If you are having difficulty starting MS 250 even with the proper starting procedure (full choke + 1 -2 pull until "burb" turn over, half choke pull, starts let it warm up + full throttle), then definitely check your carb (clean it and factory reset it, adjust it). I recently picked up a used MS 250, it was definitely difficult to start. This isn't my only chainsaw nor using it the first time (have 12+ chainsaw ranging from Stihl/Poulan/McCulloch/Echo and Chinese clone). I also have another older chainsaw without a primer bulb (Poulan 2750), so used to using a saw without primer bulb. MS250 floods extremely easily (way more than other saws) on full choke. If the carb isn't set correctly, it can flood within 3 pulls on a full choke resulting in hydrolock, you will know it because it is extremely hard to pull. The most saw will turn over on full choke within 3 pulls or less if tuned correctly but it not, it will flood on full choke, you can move it half choke continue to flood the saw, not resulting in starting. The first day I had this saw, it would be flooded multiple times, and I spend more time unflooding the saw (remove the spark plug and pull 15+ times, or set it to run+full throttle until it starts). What I finally ended up doing was taking the carb out, cleaned it ultrasonic cleaner (you can use normal carb cleaner), reset the carb to factory setting. The nice thing about MS250 is it has a factory setting on the cover (H 3/4 CCW, L 1 CCW, and high screw has limiter cap, which I wouldn't remove as it is set to optimal setting). After you factory reset the carb, the saw should turn over ("burp") within 1-2 pulls on full choke, and start. Also, if you saw runs on half choke (spins fast) but shuts off soon as giving a full-throttle, make sure H screw is turn CCW all the way (3/4 CCW max with limiter cap) and check the idle speed screw. If the screw is turn out all the way saw will shut off when the throttle is pressed. Close the idle speed screw all the way in, then turn in CCW 2 turn will at least get your chain to stay running. Then you can adjust the idle speed screw until the saw stops turning on idle. This is a great chainsaw, with some quirkiness but worth it once optimized.
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32472 жыл бұрын
Great info! Thanks Mickey!
@shootingstar57182 жыл бұрын
prooo
@jrhalli2 Жыл бұрын
great advice for ms250. I was ready to throw the thing in the dumpster!
@alexrivera1155Ай бұрын
Jeff thank you very much Best video best everything I have my chainsaw for about 4 months without start Today my tree breaks and I really needed to cut it I’ve been looking for small engine repair shop and they don’t wanna take my saw It’s barely new not too much use. After a watch your video that fucker starts right out. My Lord I’m happy I find your video. Thank you sir.
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet3247Ай бұрын
Awesome to hear!!! Thank you for watching.
@mjdart542 ай бұрын
I haven't used my very good but 19 year old MC260 Pro in a more than 2 years. I figured I remembered what I saw in your KZbin when I watched it back then, but then I thought let me go watch again. Bingo, started right up after a 5 pull burp. Thanks again, p.s. I did put my foot in the handle just in case!
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32472 ай бұрын
great! thanks for watching! i have to do drop start because i can't do twisting motion because of two surgeries in lower back
@dereksmith41783 жыл бұрын
I have a STIHL, ECHO AND HUSKY the ECHO is by far the reliable starter.
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
i had an ech weed trimmer and hated it
@rogerbritton71002 жыл бұрын
I also have a Stihl 180 and 250, Husky 450, and Echo 590 Timberwolf. Echo the most reliable to start, Stihl 170 almost impossible some days. The secret on the 180 is one or two pulls on choke max.
@asmartbajan3 жыл бұрын
The Stihl website is indeed _very_ comprehensive. I had a look at a few of their video tutorials, and they're quite good.
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
Yes they are.
@quasic35973 жыл бұрын
Continue the good work
@BoudicaSlade3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, and check out the vids for the latest, most extreme in 'chainsaw safety clothing and gear' , I would be afraid to wreck it with my saw.
@anaussiefarminginthephilippine Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I always had problems starting my chainsaws, Thank you
@crewanderson75082 жыл бұрын
City scrub like myself was able to impress the boss and get some rail road ties cut. Saved me big time!
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32472 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
@alaskahermithomesteader95493 жыл бұрын
This works for some but not all. In fact own many chainsaws and the stihls are the ones that do not burp all the time. I have 2 stihls that DO NOT burp at all and are hard to start as hell hence I went to Husky pro series saw.
@manfredlaub17763 жыл бұрын
I have the same problem with my Stihl chain saw
@myronhorvathsk3 жыл бұрын
Manfred Laub Are you still having trouble starting your saw? I've had a fair bit of experience with various saws over the years. I might be able to help you. Cheers!
@DanielGonzalez-un6rz3 жыл бұрын
I pull with my foot on the bottom of the handle , a stihl service advisor told me not to drop start it cause It could mess up my springs.
@ronwastney25303 жыл бұрын
You are so right never drop start a saw
@TheDennys212 жыл бұрын
I have been drop starting my chainsaw for 15 years now without a chain brake, never hurt myself.
@samskeeter12 жыл бұрын
@@TheDennys21 No well you wouldn't on here telling us if you had. You're lucky not smart.
@TheDennys212 жыл бұрын
@@samskeeter1 lucky for 15 years? Doubt it!
@Saxondog2 жыл бұрын
@@TheDennys21 Never drop start a chainsaw. Simple as. I have been using one for 21yrs and never drop started one.
@HelmutK-pf6dn2 ай бұрын
Great and short explanation. Works perfect for my Stihl beast. Thanks from Austria
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32472 ай бұрын
thank you and thanks for watching!
@freeforester17176 ай бұрын
Lovin’ the full safety shorts and helmet, lol! Self reliance through preparation - it’s evidently a thing, lol.
@chadvalliere86972 жыл бұрын
On my MS250 I pill the throttle and at the same time flick it into full choke. The throttle stays partially pulled. Pull it till it burps, flick it on half choke, pull until it starts. Burp the throttle and it’ll switch into the run position all on its own.
@robinleebraun77393 жыл бұрын
I had a Stihl chainsaw and it literally burned up the first day. Took it back. The Ace Hardware that sold it to me wanted hundreds to repair it and said it was my fault. It wasn’t. Called Stihl and they refunded my purchase price. Went and bought a Craftsman. Works great.
@michaelcullen49903 жыл бұрын
U must have burned it up yourself, human error or stupidity? ... Craftsman is just cheap crap.
@rc3919952 жыл бұрын
I believe him. Good work Robin that's the way its supposed to work . Still produced a lemon that time and Robin made them stand behind it. BTW Michael how you know the saw wasn't burnt up by a previous owner. Sounds to me like a dealer may have stood behind one of their dumbass buddies. It happens !
@ubergenie60412 жыл бұрын
New 2021 Christmas ms250! Closed choke, 3 pulls burp, move to start throttle position, pull… pull… pull… Nothing! Rinse and repeat. No burp. Must have flooded some how. Pulled plug turned upside down pulled cord …no fuel …no flood. Check spark gap …looks fine. Followed manual to the T (I’m an engineer) nothing, called dealer… said they had never encountered a new stihl that didn’t start and said I must have flooded …when I told them how I checked and it wasn’t flooded they put me on hold and told me to drive 90 minutes one way and they would start it for me! Thanks for the effort…want to trade your working stihl for a new one? P.S. two neighbors who both own stihls told me they would start it for me…0 for 3
@oskarw1593 Жыл бұрын
Perfect! It really works, thanks for an advice Buddy!
@andyjones93863 жыл бұрын
We had a terrible storm last week,lots of limbs and trees down.I got my 35 year old Stihl 034 out, filled it with fresh gas,pulled it 5 times,and it started and ran pretty good.I know it hadn't been started in at least 4 years.That thing has never failed me.
@kenmeinken81153 жыл бұрын
Yes, it seems those old ones started very reliably. I have a 40 year old Famboss and it can sit for a long time and still starts.
@ronaldbailey73652 жыл бұрын
Farm boss is a good saw wish I had one
@coltenbottenfield161 Жыл бұрын
I'm 14 and i just started running my grandpaps 036 pro i put west coast saws 3 point felling dogs and a bark box on it, i have the chained sharpened very aggressive and it cuts like a bullet through paper
@blademan607511 ай бұрын
The .034 and most of the .000 series saws are some of the most reliable saws out there. Hang on to that .034 because it’s a great saw! I have one myself along with several other Stihl saws but I reach for that saw 9 times out of 10 when it’s time to just get to work.
@BoudicaSlade3 жыл бұрын
It works exactly like he says! IMO using "premium gas" for the mix makes the saw start and run much better.
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
Actually all the manufacturers want you to use regular gas but the best is to use ethanol free. The corn guns up the carbs.
@nickjames54683 жыл бұрын
It runs so well with premium worth the extra.
@BoudicaSlade3 жыл бұрын
@@srlsolutionsself-reliancet3247 What they want doesn't work well and.... I cannot get 'regular ethanol free', only 93 octane.
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
Than do that. Number one thing in small engines is ethanol free.
@myronhorvathsk3 жыл бұрын
SRL SOLutions: Self-Reliance Through Preparation If you use your saw frequently gasp with ethanol is acceptable. However if you don't avoid it like the plague because it has a short shelf life. Ethanol attracts water, that is the first problem with it.
@donb2754Ай бұрын
Jeff, this tip saves me time everytime, lol. Glad I found it, WTG!
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet3247Ай бұрын
awesome to hear don! and thank you for watching and commenting :)
@JamminClemmons3 ай бұрын
1.7 million views? Great. New subber here, 20+ years US Military, (Retired).
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 ай бұрын
thankyou! welcome!
@larrywellman69193 жыл бұрын
5 times on full choke then move to half even if it doesn't burp. Starts first second pull every time.
@ChiDraconis2 жыл бұрын
Will try this: Seems to be hard-start after using a few minutes then shut-off so I leave it at idle since that is lower cylinder pressure
@shootingstar57182 жыл бұрын
after it start put the chock where?
@larrywellman43672 жыл бұрын
@@shootingstar5718 pull trigger it auto goes to run
@shootingstar57182 жыл бұрын
@@larrywellman4367 oo okey thanks for the info
@Jeremy_8103 жыл бұрын
They don't always "burp." If it doesn't burp after the fourth pull on full choke, flip it up to the starting position anyway and pull until it starts. That's how you never flood these. If you keep pulling away on full choke, waiting for a burp, you've already flooded it.
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
This is the way I’ve been doing it for 15 years and never once have flooded it
@Jeremy_8103 жыл бұрын
@@srlsolutionsself-reliancet3247 I believe you. Mine is only 2 years old. Sometimes it burps, most of the time it doesn't. If it burps, then it starts on the first or second pull in the start position. If it doesn't burp by the fourth pull, I flip it to start and it fires by the third or fourth pull. No big deal. It starts easy, either way. Perhaps the newer saws are a little more prone to flooding. I'm not sure. This is my first plastic saw but it's been great so far. Stihl had to put in their owners manual to pull no more than 5 times on full choke because of all the people flooding their saws and trying to return them, thinking they were defective.
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
@@Jeremy_810 its amazing how many people write reviews of flooding issues
@jamesmartin83853 жыл бұрын
Absolutely correct. Good job
@asmartbajan3 жыл бұрын
@@srlsolutionsself-reliancet3247 I don't know much about starting chainsaws, but one trick I used to employ with Stihl weedeaters (or weed whackers, as we call them here), is that when it refused to start I would just let it sit in the sunshine for 10 minutes or so, then try again. That _usually_ worked, but I live in the tropics. So that wouldn't be a practical solution for everyone.
@srb_keepthechange3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this simple explanation
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32473 жыл бұрын
youre welcome. thank you for watching!
@thanos98463 жыл бұрын
I bartered for a older Poulan many years back that had sat for god knows how long, cost me a six pack of beer and a carb kit. Couple hits on the primer when cold, two pulls or less. When hot, first pull. Yes, its not a stihl, but I never expected it to be. Sharp chain, 93 octane non-oxy fuel, and she rips through anything I may come across. Anything more I'm calling an arborist. Cheers.
@SwampyFox2 жыл бұрын
Good Video - I'd caution anyone starting off from throw starting the chain saw as demonstrated. The Stihl web videos referenced shows 2 alternative methods (the only 2 methods) Stihl recommends.
@srlsolutionsself-reliancet32472 жыл бұрын
stihl also recomends steel tip boots and a helmet....
@rogerbritton71002 жыл бұрын
@@srlsolutionsself-reliancet3247 Only problem with the helmet or ear muffs is you can’t here the whoosh of the leaves as the tree falls on you when you are not looking at. Happened to me. Two years later and I’m now strong enough to start my echo.
@haroldsargent97910 ай бұрын
thank you sir great Stihl presentation! DONT FLOOD YOUR CHAIN SAW
@iamlightfoot Жыл бұрын
Thanku for the refresher Bro;much appreciated! ✌
@victorhaller71613 жыл бұрын
Stihl recommends two way to start their saws. Yes one is on the ground. But the other way is too put the handle between your legs. That way to have better control over the saw. Drop starting a saw you could accidentally hit the chain break lever. Thus releasing it if saw starts then kicks back. You may need to make a fast trip to ER. You may want to remake video using that method. Before someone’s lawyer contacts you. Because they said thats how you did it in the video. Or you could change title to how not to flood a chainsaw on startup. I’ve been showing people how to start Stihl products for over 25 years. How you pulled that saw over is the first thing I show them NOT to do. The rest of your video is spot on.
@diograzie3 жыл бұрын
Been using Stihl chainsaws for 30 years. Have always drop started, (much easier on my life-long bad back), but I don't recommend that for anyone. Have always used highest octane for all my small engines (no ethanol). When buying gas, I immediately and always mix in gas-extender -(Sta-bil). Have NEVER had a problem starting my Stihl saws. Great product.
@apaullo21152 жыл бұрын
If you hit the chain brake while drop starting I don't see how you'd flip it off instead of on, if anything your wrist will go into the guard and activate it