Stihl MS170 Won't Start-Fixed!

There are a lot of reasons why a chainsaw may not start but not all of them are traditional fuel or ignition problems. In this case we look at a part that is simply worn out and preventing this saw from starting. #smallenginerepair

[@hotrodchat]

Well your a genius. Mine wouldn't start and not getting gas and sure enough the choke was not closing all the way. I bent that linkage and bingo. I never would have noticed that even after trying a spare parts saw carb. It's amazing something so simple causes folks to throw away good stuff. Thanks for posting the info!

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

Not many would catch that issue. Great diagnosis and fix Scott!

[@christophercolt1361]

HOW THE HELL DID IT GET BENT IF NOBODY WAS PLAYIN' MECHANIC ON IT????????????

[@garys8754]

Very informative. I will be using this info in diagnosing my ms 170 which is getting a good spark but won’t start. Thanks

[@hanknorton3150]

Gr8 video. Narrative is clear and economic with words. Thanks. You didn't waste my time. Sound is gr8.

[@user-kp3kc8mh5c]

Interesting, my MS170 has a different spark connector.

[@chrischiampo7647]

Nice Repair I’m Glad I’m not The Only Tech That Saves Old Carbs For Spare Parts 😀😊😀

[@dennishall9260]

I have a MS180... I believe stihl joined forces with Fisher Price on this one. Sad. True crap.

[@steveriggenbach90]

I’m in full agreement of keeping stuff out of land fills. I’ve got several saws waiting for parts. What was your deciding factor for your decision? Sorry if I missed it.

[@rickandbevsalem8802]

bought a 180 right from the start it would start when it wanted to. i,m told it was a bad spark plug,or i don,t know how to start a chain saw, i put up with this for 2 yrs,had it apart ,but never found anything wrong ,one day i got so mad i bought an echo saw it starts ,so one day i took the stihl apart again, pulled the gas tank out and found what was wrong,the hole for the hose was at the wrong place ,so they put a piece of plastic in the hole ,so i removed the plastic and put a screw in the hole, guess what it starts,a screw up from the factory

[@wayneberry8703]

You always make it look so easy, Scott 👍🏼

[@steveriggenbach90]

Amazing what you can do with time. You’ve learned a lot.

[@alans.4658]

Another great video! I always learn from your experience.

[@Incitruswetrust]

This video was super helpful!

[@nightshadefern162]

Good catch. The choke linkage on those isnt the smoothest. One thing I just figured out- the air cover hold down tab that gets floppy on that style cover can be replaced with the newer button flat head slot tab and it holds a lot better. However, the old style cant go on the newer style cover.

[@ironleatherwood]

👍

[@chainsawredeemer85]

I like your video neighbor later!

[@williamemerson1799]

👍🍻

[@davidpinder2472]

Great work . I have trouble keeping mine idling from cold and just cuts out . Once its warm its great . Ive reduced the amount of oil in the petrol ill see if that works . You any other ideas, im going to increase the idle speed Tommorrow see if it helps .

[@Doc-Cole_Trickle-of-Chainsaws]

👍🆙Scott