Posted by Butch(OH) on July 21, 2017 at 03:14:46 from (66.192.33.38):
In Reply to: Stihl ms290 question posted by Ralph46 on July 20, 2017 at 17:32:22:
A used saw is always a crap shoot for those who dont know saws well.The 290s were Stihl's most popular saw when they were made. They are the middle line between home owners saws and professional saws, The current model is MS291 and sells for right around $450 new. Seen a few good ones sell at auction lately and they bring $150-200. A few extra chains, oil,case fuel can etc (if thrown in) add up to many $$$ in extras. Without inspecting it and running it it's hard to say from this vantage point if that particular saw is a good buy or not. If toasted they are generally not worth rebuilding. Anything more than a simple tune up at a dealer adds up the $$ quickly. You can preform these tests. It should start easily, 3-5 pulls unless it has set forever. Take a chunk of wood along and make a few cuts to see if it maintains power an then goes back to idle OK. Then while idling put the chain brake on, it should not change speed or sound. Then with the chain brake STILL ON for safety, turn the saw sideways for a couple seconds (both sides), then upside down for a couple seconds then bar pointed down, then bar pointed up. If it changes speed or dies say no thank you because trouble is soon coming that will cost you lots when preformed at a dealer.
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