You can not pull it more than a few inches it kind of steps around not far enough to generate a spark.
Stihl chainsaw rope hard to pull.
This is a super common mistake people make when putting their recoil.
Problems i keep about 5 saws on the mill floor that might run when needed.
Problems starting a stihl chain saw can be related to gasoline storage spark plugs and incorrect starting procedures.
I have a stihl ms 250 saw with about 10 hrs.
No john it doesn t feel like the rope atall feels like the flywheel that s resisting.
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.
Pull the starter rope a few times until the gauge stops moving.
Stihl ms250 is very hard to pull wont start.
On it the pull rope has always been verry hard to pull as if the timeing was to advanced is that possible.
In addition some storage steps can help with starting when the chainsaw has been left for an extended period.
I have a similar situation on a stihl 026 hard jerky pull and won t start.
I can turn it manually so it s not compromised.
With the spark plug installed even if it is not connected the cord is hard to pull.
Any suggestions on what i.
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.
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.
I might get one rotation and moved but very difficult.
Because of all the carb.
Your chainsaw will suffer from hard pull if the housing that covers the starter is damaged.
Damage to the starter house causes the starter rope to snag and refuse to retract.
But you have given me an idea.
As i say if i pull the cord slowly the wheel does a full turn but no chance when pulling hard.
Regular maintenance will help to ensure that your stihl chain saw will always start.
This is a very common issue and can be easily detected.
The 0ld faithful 024 and the 028 will pull hard if not started often the 028 being the worst.
Normal compression readings are between 90 and 110 psi for a two cycle.
Did you just take apart and reassemble your stihl pull starter and now it doesn t work.