Starting Procedures for STIHL Chain Saws | STIHL Tips

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  • čas přidán 10. 11. 2022
  • Learn how to properly start STIHL chainsaws and avoid the risk of damaging the product.
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Komentáře • 67

  • @zdavidzz
    @zdavidzz Před 3 měsíci +3

    This was very helpful. THANK U!

  • @curbkreature7488
    @curbkreature7488 Před rokem +24

    As a city boy with no father to teach me about chainsaws I thank you this is a very educational video 🔥🫡

  • @rw7594
    @rw7594 Před rokem +9

    My dealer in Canada did go through this procedure. The best info is to only use the full choke for the first 1 to 2 pulls. No more,
    Once my MS250 has been running for a while it starts in the run position no problem. After I have felled the tree, limbing requires many starts and stops and my MS250 is a breeze. Felling is quick. Limbing and bucking ain't.
    It's a new saw and I'm on my third tree for my crown land firewood cutting permit, I'm very happy with this saw.

  • @Rebel9668
    @Rebel9668 Před 8 měsíci +3

    I have to keep watching this video every time I run my saw because I can never remember which way I'm supposed to push the chain brake to start it. I'm gonna take a sharpie marker and draw an arrow facing the front of the saw for start/brake on.

  • @TheDeven1000
    @TheDeven1000 Před 2 měsíci

    I used to use my dads as a kid but it was already ready to go. What all do I need to do before using a new one for the first time and isn’t there some kind of gas/oil mixture that I’m supposed to use?

  • @marcfalardeau6058
    @marcfalardeau6058 Před 3 měsíci +2

    My question: what is the proper way to break in my new MS 250? Thanks, Marc, Quebec, Canada 🇨🇦🌲🪵

  • @ibtiam8391
    @ibtiam8391 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks it's really help. First time user like me❤❤❤❤❤

  • @markkromer1238
    @markkromer1238 Před rokem +1

    That's complicated. Haha. I have a 661 though. I'm just going to need to study this awhile

  • @TECC777
    @TECC777 Před 9 měsíci

    Moving back to the rez from the city

  • @genuineimpulse9134
    @genuineimpulse9134 Před rokem +1

    Thankfully I've never gotten to the smoke issue. 441-M

  • @karlrovey
    @karlrovey Před rokem +56

    The most unrealistic portion of this video is the engine firing on the second pull for a cold start. You're going to be pulling a lot more than that.

    • @norfolknwhey4787
      @norfolknwhey4787 Před 4 měsíci +4

      Not true at all. We run 461’s at work and it’s just as easy as he shows if you know what you’re doing and don’t use garbage fuel.

    • @karlrovey
      @karlrovey Před 4 měsíci +1

      @norfolknwhey4787 Fuel wasn't my problem. The master control switch on my saw kept popping into the half-choke position when it was supposed to be fully choked. I never figured out for sure why it was doing that. I'm guessing it had to do with how I released the throttle trigger when I was putting it into choke. Since then, it usually fires by pull four.

    • @dtacrasiadt
      @dtacrasiadt Před měsícem

      Think your supposed to start at fully choked then move it up every time. Is what the book says.

    • @karlrovey
      @karlrovey Před měsícem +2

      @dtacrasiadt Full choke until it fires. Then switch to half choke. The problem I had was that I thought I was putting it on full choke, but it wasn't actually in full choke. It was between full choke and half choke and then popping back to half choke. Once I figured out what was happening and why it was doing that, it started a lot easier. The other thing that helped was leaning the trick of a short pull (bring the piston over once) followed by a regular pull.

  • @roman.venica
    @roman.venica Před rokem

    I have seen that after the burp you can put the switch on idle (instead of half choke) and start from there. It works and you avoid the chainsaw going full throttle. What would be the medium-long problem of doing this?

    • @stihlusa
      @stihlusa  Před rokem

      Hi, Roman. Thanks for reaching out! Please be advised that STIHL U.S.A. recommends operating STIHL devices in accordance with the instructions stated in the owner's instruction manual.

    • @roman.venica
      @roman.venica Před rokem

      @@stihlusa Thanks for the answer. Woulf you recommend putting the chain brake when starting on half choke?

    • @cannibalholocaust3015
      @cannibalholocaust3015 Před 4 měsíci

      Corporate accounts are useless because they don’t want to leave themselves liable. Read the manual! Better yet ask Buckin Billy Ray

  • @truckercowboyrobertharris6787

    Cool video Stihl. I start my chainsaw on the ground unless I'm wearing my Georgia Boots than I start my saw between the legs and above the knees. Better to be safe than sorry.

  • @geoffreyquaile4383
    @geoffreyquaile4383 Před 10 měsíci

    How do you hot start an MS 261 which only has a two position start switch?

    • @stihlusa
      @stihlusa  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Hi, Geoffrey. Thanks for reaching out! Your local authorized STIHL dealer will be the best source for this information. Here’s a link to find the closest one to you: www.stihlusa.com/locator/search/.

    • @juris.m
      @juris.m Před 3 měsíci

      @@stihlusa it would also be cool to adjust the carburetor

  • @garengtutorial8923
    @garengtutorial8923 Před rokem

    👍❤️❤️❤️👍

  • @jefferyfowler7860
    @jefferyfowler7860 Před rokem +8

    I bought 4 sthils in a row and followed all instructions. Great saws if you want to pull the rope all day. I always get my old Lombard out to get the job done.

    • @elmoblatch9787
      @elmoblatch9787 Před rokem +3

      The Lombard is ineffective, unreliable, and prone to losing its chain in the middle of operation. I lost both my eyes and a my left hand trying to operate a Lombard.
      I happen to be a Stihl marketing manager, but I never lie.

    • @rickywayne8713
      @rickywayne8713 Před rokem +1

      ​@@elmoblatch9787 😅😂

    • @FireFrenchy
      @FireFrenchy Před 9 měsíci

      User error buddy... I've been using STIHL saws for years and they work extremely well, only if you know how to operate them properly 🤷

    • @jefferyfowler7860
      @jefferyfowler7860 Před 9 měsíci

      @@FireFrenchy I'm a professional logger buddy for 25 years. I think I know how the saw thing works. I'm glad you got one to work well. How many trees and logs do you cut per day?

    • @FireFrenchy
      @FireFrenchy Před 9 měsíci

      @@jefferyfowler7860 if you "pull the rope all day" and nothing happens, you don't know much about what you're doing then... I'm a professional fireman and have used these saws in the most extreme of heat and smoke conditions cutting holes on roofs and they perform flawlessly, when used properly. There's a reason why most US fire trucks are equipped with STIHL chainsaws. The ones that aren't is most likely because they can not afford the efty price tag. On top of that, I used to be a professional tool tech before joining the FD and I was repairing various small engines all day long. 99% of the time, any malfunction comes from user error at one point or an other. There is NO WAY you bought 4 defective chainsaws in a row. You probably had poor quality fuel or someone was messing with you and put water in it 😅
      Let me know if you need any advice on maintenance or repairs though, I got you 😉

  • @user-wo2iw3kt8o
    @user-wo2iw3kt8o Před 4 měsíci

    I have stihl only for my power tools.😊

  • @edgarperez6211
    @edgarperez6211 Před rokem +1

    how long is "recently".

    • @SKodlick
      @SKodlick Před 10 měsíci

      If the body is warm to the touch(from the engine, not from the sun)

    • @mikeward2922
      @mikeward2922 Před 9 měsíci

      exactly. Just the other day, in front of the entire hunt club, I embarrassed myself and couldn't get it started. It started in the early morning following these procedures. Six hours later in front of my buds, when we needed to use it, nope. Is six hours 'recent'? I mean we're talking half the day on a reasonably cool day, and it just would not turn over. It HAD to be cool, not warm after six hours. I assume I flooded it after my attempts. Frustrating.

  • @stevejensen3471
    @stevejensen3471 Před 29 dny

    Geezuz - Echo any damn day!

  • @Beardog77
    @Beardog77 Před rokem +1

    It doesn’t get much cooler than chainsaws

  • @COCCOMOJOE
    @COCCOMOJOE Před 11 měsíci +8

    This was a waist of money. I cant get the thing to start and did everything the owners manual told me and this video.

    • @stihlusa
      @stihlusa  Před 11 měsíci

      Hi, We're sorry to hear that. STIHL Customer Service is open M-F 8am-7pm ET. You can reach us via email at www.stihlusa.com/information/corporate/contact-us/.

    • @carloscruik9687
      @carloscruik9687 Před 7 měsíci

      Yes very disappointing. Real POS. Apparently misleading is common in the industry. Govt must be trying to kill their industry so they don’t care to fix design. Using this saw is iffy at best . followed instructions and it stihl won’t start. should be their motto. “STIHL WON’T START!” Little use on this saw and it varies. Might work today, might not. And “They’re sorry to hear this”. Must have adopted the “QC by customer” policy that so many manuf’s have. Delete QC dept and let customers figure it out.

    • @afellowinnewengland6142
      @afellowinnewengland6142 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Waist: The thing you put a belt around to hold up your pants.
      Waste: To spend or use carelessly.

    • @brianboucher1183
      @brianboucher1183 Před 3 měsíci

      Does it have gas in it?

    • @COCCOMOJOE
      @COCCOMOJOE Před 3 měsíci +2

      @brianboucher1183 Yes. I took it to a guy who does repairs on small engines. It was a bad starter. The really shity part of it was that the store I got it at told me it was not their problem. It works fine now. I'll just never buy anything from Jhondeer again.

  • @rnriley2349
    @rnriley2349 Před 3 měsíci

    No other chainsaw has given me more issues starting than a Stihl…. Smh

  • @Ryanandboys
    @Ryanandboys Před 8 měsíci

    I've been using Stihl chainsaws for 17 18 years I just recently bought a new MS251 for around the farm this thing is the biggest pile of dog crap I've ever come across in my life non-stop problems that never starts randomly some days it will start and it restarts fine. I cannot for the life of me understand how stihl has got so bad at building a chainsaw. I'm going to have to return this pile of garbage and buy a decent saw or just run my 18-year-old saw. Every time you want to use it it's a 3-hour process of fixing it.

  • @bobby_Duell05
    @bobby_Duell05 Před 5 měsíci

    We have owned a stihl chain saw for around 6 months got it serviced and still have problems. Will not be buying another or any stihl brand items

  • @legendxcarisso
    @legendxcarisso Před měsícem +1

    I bet you they cut out about 25 minutes of this video in the attempt to get this fucking thing to start. IS ADDING A FUEL PRIMER THAT HARD???

  • @TheJooles1965
    @TheJooles1965 Před 4 měsíci

    Yeah …. Still won’t start 🙄

  • @williamrodriguez283
    @williamrodriguez283 Před 10 měsíci

    Not worth the money just got one didn't even start . right back to the shop and my money back

  • @flemingcourt
    @flemingcourt Před měsícem

    STILL not STEEL!

  • @abdulhaq5220
    @abdulhaq5220 Před měsícem

    what

  • @user-vd3nb3fy4m
    @user-vd3nb3fy4m Před 2 měsíci

    This is junk I tried to start it and it never t… it’s brand new

    • @a.c.9948
      @a.c.9948 Před měsícem

      Perhaps you have an ID-10-T error.😂

  • @cassiejo0012
    @cassiejo0012 Před 10 měsíci +4

    I'm a chick and never have any problem starting mine. Maybe some of you should have your wives/girlfriends start it for ya.

    • @mikeward2922
      @mikeward2922 Před 9 měsíci +3

      maybe so. this thing is so temperamental, maybe it does need a woman's touch.

    • @hamidsafaipour2499
      @hamidsafaipour2499 Před 22 dny

      Definitely,a women touch change everything.i hard time to get my started.

  • @user-nu4zv8le3s
    @user-nu4zv8le3s Před 3 měsíci

    Junk every last one of these are junk and they burn more gas all of them are junk