Posted by kcm.MN on July 21, 2017 at 01:16:52 from (174.219.136.56):
In Reply to: Stihl ms290 question posted by Ralph46 on July 20, 2017 at 17:32:22:
You need to be careful buying a used saw like that, and here's why:
Some years ago, I invested in a Stihl chainsaw. Decided I wanted the very best! Well, one day I ran out of gas for the saw. I always kept a spare bottle of oil on hand, but this particular time I ran out. I liked adding the oil to the can before filling, as filling the can would mix the oil very well. BUT......this time there was no oil, and I forgot to buy some before filling the can. Ended up running straight gas through the saw.
There was just the slightest hint of scoring on the piston, so I bought new rings and tried it out. The saw ran for a while - and it ran good! But suddenly, the rings broke again, this time ruining the engine completely. Was an expensive lesson for me.
I don't like admitting mistakes like this very often, but I also don't like for others to potentially get taken from the same problem that someone else made. If the saw starts up and runs, don't assume it's OK. Offer to cut some firewood. Offer to run through a whole fill of gas-mix in the saw and see if it lasts through the fill. If so, then you can make a good, sound decision.
I "like" to think that most people are honest....but then I also am knowingly naive a lot of the time. Unless you know the person and trust them, you just have to follow the old saying "Let the buyer beware". Doesn't mean you're going to get taken every time - might not get taken ever! But unless you can financially afford to throw that money away, take the required time to insure the saw is good, while also cutting some firewood for the person selling it. That way, both sides win. And if you "can" afford to take the risk blind, then I have to ask why you're wanting to buy a used saw in the first place?
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