Stihl 250 New owner

[1GTA]

Just got my New Stihl 250 yesterday. Cut a little today. Love it.
I'm interested in fellow 250 owners who could answer some questions or offer comments about the 250.
Thanks
GT

 

[Wolfcsm]

Where in Texas? Killeen here.

Hal

 

[1GTA]

In Texas

Near Amarillo

 

[treeclimber165]

I have an old 025 I bought used from a pawn shop about 10 years ago. It never had great compression but ran well anyway. I slapped a set of rings and piston in it last year and it runs real strong after muffler mods. The 025 really responds well to muffler work and holds up well. Just use a drill to double the size of all the holes in the internal baffle, and then enlarge the opening where the screen is mounted.
Excellent value for farm or even commercial use.

 

[sonny]

great saw only bad thing on them is the oil pump worm gear. & keep an eye on the clutch springs. They come apart as all springs will , but on that saw it will tear up the housing Then your &^%$#*.

 

[Grateful11]

I have no complaints about mine yet. Except maybe the new style caps, I'm not bashing them just not crazy about them. I got an 18" bar just so I wouldn't have to bend over as far when limbing. I have no intention pushing it with an 18" bar. I'm 6'2" and just don't like bending over that much, hurts my back.
Grateful