Joedag90
New Member
Hey Everyone!
A few weeks ago I excitedly bought my first Stihl chainsaw, a nice Ms 271 Farm Boss. The other day when I went to use it however, I had an issue arise. I "burped" it once on full choke then moved to high idle to start the saw. The chain brake was on as I was advised by the dealer. The saw started right up and I "blipped" the saw to decrease it to starting idle. However, a white smoke started coming out of the clutch area on the side of the saw. A lot of white smoke very quickly actually! I immediately turned off the saw and let it cool down. Could the saw have not moved from high idle and started to heat the clutch? Is there anyway I can check the condition of the clutch myself or should I go back to the dealer? The saw cut through a small log without issues afterwards so am I being too worried? Are these parts replaceable?
Sorry for all the questions! I'm just very worried about my new saw!
Thanks again for all the help!
A few weeks ago I excitedly bought my first Stihl chainsaw, a nice Ms 271 Farm Boss. The other day when I went to use it however, I had an issue arise. I "burped" it once on full choke then moved to high idle to start the saw. The chain brake was on as I was advised by the dealer. The saw started right up and I "blipped" the saw to decrease it to starting idle. However, a white smoke started coming out of the clutch area on the side of the saw. A lot of white smoke very quickly actually! I immediately turned off the saw and let it cool down. Could the saw have not moved from high idle and started to heat the clutch? Is there anyway I can check the condition of the clutch myself or should I go back to the dealer? The saw cut through a small log without issues afterwards so am I being too worried? Are these parts replaceable?
Sorry for all the questions! I'm just very worried about my new saw!
Thanks again for all the help!