Stihl MS 250 Chain Saw Problems

[Tiger Small Engine]

I have 5 chainsaws. 2 of which are running high compression and advanced timing. If you try to start them without using the compression release they break starter pawls. I run regular gas in all of them with zero issues. All the internet mechanics quote the Stihl manual but i am still waiting for someone to show me a saw damaged from preignition from regular gas I put it in the same category as "starting fluid will blow your engine up" crowd. Internet wives tale with no proof.View attachment 71408

I have 9 chainsaws and run 87 octane, 10% ethanol in all of them, including all my other handheld equipment. I realize most people, including my customers, run premium fuel with no ethanol. I guess a part of me does this to be different and to prove that you can. It is not uncommon to be able to simply get equipment running that won’t start from customers, by dumping out their old fuel and putting in my fresh evil corn gas. Handheld 2-stroke equipment loves fresh fuel!

 

[mcspeed]

My guess is that he won't work on them because after market parts are not readily available. That means he has to go to a dealer, buy the part at retail price, mark it up, then sell it to you. Also, every Stihl saw Ive seen is hard to start if not used nearly every day. Echo offer saws in all price ranges, are easier to start, dollar for dollar as (or more) reliable, AND offer a 5 year warranty on non commercial use. Now the Echo bashing will start, but I've had, and repaired many of them. Easily my favorite saws.

I have a 1985 John Deere chain saw made by Kioritz which was identical to the echo equivalent model at the time. I bought it based on specs….had much higher rpm than Stihl if I remember correctly. Had lower price too. Still use it today and starts 2nd or 3rd pull. Always run Stihl 2 stroke oil in it LOL. Hope I don’t need any parts for it as I doubt any are available.