Stihl Chainsaw Rope Hard To Pull

This is a very common issue and can be easily detected.

Stihl chainsaw rope hard to pull. No john it doesn t feel like the rope atall feels like the flywheel that s resisting. Normal compression readings are between 90 and 110 psi for a two cycle. The 0ld faithful 024 and the 028 will pull hard if not started often the 028 being the worst. Stihl ms250 is very hard to pull wont start.

You can not pull it more than a few inches it kind of steps around not far enough to generate a spark. When it settles onto a number you have an accurate reading. 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.

In addition some storage steps can help with starting when the chainsaw has been left for an extended period. With the spark plug installed even if it is not connected the cord is hard to pull. I can turn it manually so it s not compromised. Any suggestions on what i.

Your chainsaw will suffer from hard pull if the housing that covers the starter is damaged. I have a stihl ms 250 saw with about 10 hrs. On it the pull rope has always been verry hard to pull as if the timeing was to advanced is that possible. 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. It s very difficult to put how it feels into words. While i don t have the answer i can tell you that this is a common problem on stihl s that sit. Starting rope is hard to pull unless i completely remove the spark plug.

But you have given me an idea. Problems starting a stihl chain saw can be related to gasoline storage spark plugs and incorrect starting procedures. Problems i keep about 5 saws on the mill floor that might run when needed. Damage to the starter house causes the starter rope to snag and refuse to retract.

Pull the starter rope a few times until the gauge stops moving. 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. It is worse when cold starting but sometime even hot restart is a problem it will pull the start rope out of your hand. This is a super common mistake people make when putting their recoil.