ms 290

Hi, I am new to the site, although I have been lurking for some time, The advice I have seen here seems to be top notch so I thought I would ask a question. If it is already in the archive I apologize, although I could not seem to find a specific answer. It concerns a Stihl MS290 that I recently...

Hello everyone. I have a 3 year old MS 290 that I might sell locally. I am the original owner from the dealer who mailed me the saw. Here in Rural Alaska we don't have local dealers unless you live in a city (or big village). I was wondering if I can get some input on what a good price would be...

my uncle dropped by today with a clean like new MS390 thats got no compression at all , won't even fart--lol normally i toss these clam-shell stihls. but this one is so new like i'm having second thoughts. like maybe a hutzle shortblock? i haven't looked at the bottom end for excessive slack...

I'm posting this for my dad, he has this Stihl farmboss 55 ms 290, and no matter what, its never easy or even difficult to start. Its next to impossible. There is a problem with the plastic switch in the picture. You can start it by removing the cover and manually adjusting the flimsy wire, but...