You’re just like me. 2 acres in San Diego county California. 18 inch bar, a tree falls once in a while. Had a huscavana. Used it sparingly. It died after 10 years. Love my wood boss ms251
Perfect video for me. Total novice but I was able to find everything and understand it easily. Especially thankful you showed where the winter/summer shutter is. The diagram wasn't clear at first though after seeing this video I know see the diagram was looking from a different angle than I was. Thanks again!
Great information......just finished using mine....blade a little loose...video cleared up what to do. Liked the part on the air filter...will be checking mine tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome video, thanks for the Information. I did not know about the winter/summer insert, I will be switching mine now that we are in freezing temperatures!
I didn’t know parts where made in Lynchburg, VA. That is great. I live near the Roanoke, Va area, not too far from you. I have been thinking about getting one of these. Thanks got the great information.
How big a tree is reasonable to fell and cut up to firewood with this saw? I just bought one but am worried I maybe should have gone bigger as I see cutting firewood more often as my primary heating fuel source.
@@lesliechow7286 I've felled and limbed 12 very large Eastern White pines with this on my property. I would go bigger though if I were in your shoes. 2 reasons. One because pine is much easier to cut, and also because and larger saw is much easier on the back. You don't have to bend over as much when limbing for long periods of time.
@@ureasmith3049 I have the 251 with an 18” bar. I’m 6’ tall and the other 18” is good. I see this saw model a few years ago came with a 16”. I may be moving back to rural pa where I’m from and cut firewood to heat which would be hardwoods: maple, oak, cherry, beech. My brother and father have always down this. I think they both have 3 chainsaws or so though also. I was just wondering if I should have went up a little bigger for future use. For what I just used this 251 for it was perfect. I guess it’s not even broke in yet so it will get maybe 25% more horsepower. I’m running nothing but 91 octane with Stihl synthetic engine oil. My brother told me this years ago to run in all 2 stroke engines. He’s a diesel mechanic and also has been cutting firewood for 20 years
@Leslie Chow I'm sure this will do the job. But i'm 5 '9" And getting up there in age. I love this saw And it fulfills my needs. But if I use it for firewood I would go longer and larger.
My stihl dealer was nice and told me quite a bit but not nearly as much as your guy. I had no idea about the summer winter thing. I better go read that manual. First chainsaw I ever owned. Might be overkill for me but still came out much cheaper than hiring someone to do the work that needed to be done.
Brake in...hahahaha. The first thing I did with my boss was cut up a 22 inch oak that had come down on my property. Wide open from the first start. It's two years old now and I've had no problems. I guess I should have broke it in but all seems ok. good video.
Saw SHOULD THROW OIL. I just read the manual. Other than that, good information. I've got mine at the shop now for not pumping enough oil. I believe they will adjust the pump.
@@A_Renaissance_Man There’s a vlog of a guy that had a hell of time getting it started when it was new.I had the same problem, but learned from his experience.Still prefer the primer bulb.
I have the same model. If the spark plug life expectancy is 500 hours. What is the life expectancy in hours for chainsaw? I use it less then 20 hours per year.
@@Janisg616 You have a very good question with an answer that varies from 0 to 1000. The reason is because of the piston rings. They can stick open or closed, wear down, or they can destroy the cylinder by scratching regardless of oil changes. There is no answer and more than likely you will need to rebuild or replace the carburetor once or twice before the end of service really appears. I store mine without fuel in the tank and I overhaul the carburetor when four or more pulls are needed for a start. I hope all goes well with your saw.
Thanks! That was very informative! I'm buying new saw and maybe i'll try Stihl MS251 this time. I have had Huskies and the old ones were great (242 and 51) but couple of years ago i bought 455 and it was a dissapointment. The bar is weak and chain tightening wheel isn't working like it should.
I have not ever bought used ones even when I used the cheap Polands. The problem is misuse or just use in general. There is no known history on the use or misuse of equipment, fuel, or oil. Good Luck on your search and at least start the machine up and let it run for a while. Cut something if you can.
Stihl just gave me a huge purchase credit to replace my old MS250 with the new MS 251 on a 10 year old saw! How' s that for customer service! My master control lever wore out and would not switch to OFF to kill engine. (Plastic spindle shaft inside a plastic yoke assembly) . I had Stihl dealer replace the horizontal spindle but no help. Because of the obvious safety hazard Stihl customer service was prepared to pay parts and labor to rebuild my 10 year old MS 250 or grant me more than 1/2 purchase price credit to purchase a new MS 251. I went with the new MS 251. Be careful about where the master control level is positioned when you remove or replace the orange top cover-- all the way down-- full choke- is best. I loved the MS 250 and hope the MS 251 is as good.
What? Stihl Internet site list this same model STIHL MS 251 Wood Boss® Chainsaw for $799.00. Can you please give us the number of this dealer in Virginia? Thank. you very much for sharing. What a beauty
I agree, I prefer Stihl over Husqvarna, even though I have both, but 80% of my saws are Stihl, because I feel Stihl saws are better designed and built. I have had my 251 since 2016 and the only problem I have had with it was I had to replace the bar oil flippy cap after I loaned it to my oldest daughter for a while. I use premium non-ethanol gas in all my small engines. It costs me about a dollar more per gallon. I break in all new saws with Stihl Moto Mix for the first three tanks with a little extra oil for the first few tanks. I mix 80 ml of Stihl Ultra oil, one ounce of Sta-Bil and one gallon of PNE gas. I basically agree with your dealers break in procedure
What Homelite did you have? A real one or a Chinese plastic one? I just repaired a 251C for a friend. Carb. kit costs $5.00. No offence meant but I wouldn't trade my vintage '60s/'70s Homelites for any Stihl.
One thing you didn't do is start it. I have one and it is impossible to start after it is idle for a period. The compression is so high that it is very difficult to pull the cord. I have had to take out the plug and put fuel down in order to get it started.
I've had the Sthil 251 Wood Boss for a few months now. I swear more oil came out of it when it was new. All ports/passages are clean and so is the bar. It just doesn't seem to oil as much. I think I'd rather have a little too much than not enough. Time will tell. Besides, oil is just as natural as tar/asphalt pits that nature creates. The earth makes it. Man just refines it. Whether humans use it or not, it will still be here.
Husqvarna doesn't even belong in the same sentence as paulan. Husqvarna and Stihl the two top dogs in chainsaws. I personally have stihls as my main saws but would love to have Husqvarnas but stihl dealer Is closer.
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You’re just like me. 2 acres in San Diego county California. 18 inch bar, a tree falls once in a while. Had a huscavana. Used it sparingly. It died after 10 years. Love my wood boss ms251
Man the best video on youtube the way you explained everything just perfect you should be a tutor you have a calm voice very nice to listen to
Thank you.
Perfect video for me. Total novice but I was able to find everything and understand it easily. Especially thankful you showed where the winter/summer shutter is. The diagram wasn't clear at first though after seeing this video I know see the diagram was looking from a different angle than I was. Thanks again!
Your welcome. Happy to help
Great information......just finished using mine....blade a little loose...video cleared up what to do. Liked the part on the air filter...will be checking mine tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome video, thanks for the Information. I did not know about the winter/summer insert, I will be switching mine now that we are in freezing temperatures!
I didn’t know parts where made in Lynchburg, VA. That is great. I live near the Roanoke, Va area, not too far from you. I have been thinking about getting one of these. Thanks got the great information.
❤ just got this same saw for Christmas. Thanks for the info
Been using this for a year felling and limbing a bunch of trees on my border. Love it.
I agree. This saw always starts on the first pull.
How big a tree is reasonable to fell and cut up to firewood with this saw? I just bought one but am worried I maybe should have gone bigger as I see cutting firewood more often as my primary heating fuel source.
@@lesliechow7286 I've felled and limbed 12 very large Eastern White pines with this on my property. I would go bigger though if I were in your shoes. 2 reasons. One because pine is much easier to cut, and also because and larger saw is much easier on the back. You don't have to bend over as much when limbing for long periods of time.
@@ureasmith3049 I have the 251 with an 18” bar. I’m 6’ tall and the other 18” is good. I see this saw model a few years ago came with a 16”. I may be moving back to rural pa where I’m from and cut firewood to heat which would be hardwoods: maple, oak, cherry, beech. My brother and father have always down this. I think they both have 3 chainsaws or so though also. I was just wondering if I should have went up a little bigger for future use. For what I just used this 251 for it was perfect. I guess it’s not even broke in yet so it will get maybe 25% more horsepower. I’m running nothing but 91 octane with Stihl synthetic engine oil. My brother told me this years ago to run in all 2 stroke engines. He’s a diesel mechanic and also has been cutting firewood for 20 years
@Leslie Chow I'm sure this will do the job. But i'm 5 '9" And getting up there in age. I love this saw And it fulfills my needs. But if I use it for firewood I would go longer and larger.
Great video. Thank you!
My stihl dealer was nice and told me quite a bit but not nearly as much as your guy. I had no idea about the summer winter thing. I better go read that manual. First chainsaw I ever owned. Might be overkill for me but still came out much cheaper than hiring someone to do the work that needed to be done.
Great video. Thank you.
Excellent presentation !
Thank you very much
Great comprehensive overview of the saw! About to pick one up.
Purchased mine from MS251 from True Value right here in Lynchburg. Had no clue it was made in Virginia.
Brake in...hahahaha. The first thing I did with my boss was cut up a 22 inch oak that had come down on my property. Wide open from the first start. It's two years old now and I've had no problems. I guess I should have broke it in but all seems ok. good video.
Well explained . Thanks a lot .
thanks for the info. I got a ten second walk through.
Good dealer. Sounds like a business to stick with.
Very nicely explained thanks to you
You are most welcome. Thank you
Thank you!
I just got the ms251C 👍 before all I've ever used was those poulan saws... my one uncle who worked for saskpower swears by stihl 👍
You got that right. I too am done with Poulan.
Saw SHOULD THROW OIL. I just read the manual. Other than that, good information.
I've got mine at the shop now for not pumping enough oil. I believe they will adjust the pump.
I just bought one of these.Why did they do away with the primer bulb?I wish they hadn’t.
Mine has always just started right up on the first pull.
@@A_Renaissance_Man
There’s a vlog of a guy that had a hell of time getting it started when it was new.I had the same problem, but learned from his experience.Still prefer the primer bulb.
Mine starts easy
(4 starts so far)
I have the same model. If the spark plug life expectancy is 500 hours. What is the life expectancy in hours for chainsaw? I use it less then 20 hours per year.
@@Janisg616 You have a very good question with an answer that varies from 0 to 1000. The reason is because of the piston rings. They can stick open or closed, wear down, or they can destroy the cylinder by scratching regardless of oil changes.
There is no answer and more than likely you will need to rebuild or replace the carburetor once or twice before the end of service really appears.
I store mine without fuel in the tank and I overhaul the carburetor when four or more pulls are needed for a start.
I hope all goes well with your saw.
Thanks! That was very informative! I'm buying new saw and maybe i'll try Stihl MS251 this time. I have had Huskies and the old ones were great (242 and 51) but couple of years ago i bought 455 and it was a dissapointment. The bar is weak and chain tightening wheel isn't working like it should.
is 275 a good price for a used one that comes with a case?
I have not ever bought used ones even when I used the cheap Polands. The problem is misuse or just use in general. There is no known history on the use or misuse of equipment, fuel, or oil. Good Luck on your search and at least start the machine up and let it run for a while. Cut something if you can.
Stihl just gave me a huge purchase credit to replace my old MS250 with the new MS 251 on a 10 year old saw! How' s that for customer service! My master control lever wore out and would not switch to OFF to kill engine. (Plastic spindle shaft inside a plastic yoke assembly) . I had Stihl dealer replace the horizontal spindle but no help. Because of the obvious safety hazard Stihl customer service was prepared to pay parts and labor to rebuild my 10 year old MS 250 or grant me more than 1/2 purchase price credit to purchase a new MS 251. I went with the new MS 251. Be careful about where the master control level is positioned when you remove or replace the orange top cover-- all the way down-- full choke- is best. I loved the MS 250 and hope the MS 251 is as good.
That's pretty good. I managed to get a 661 with a 36 for $1100
good saw,bad thing starter 1 tooth on min has be bad,with 2 tooth its ok,had mine for 8 years,and will bay it again
Btw its called drop-starting
Thank you very much. Now I can be correct when I talk about this.
You will greatly extend the life of your clutch sprocket if when you store the saw,
Store the chain loose.
Excellent, Thank You very much.
Where do you get those carburetor screwdrivers?
Amazon or your local lawn mower repair shop.
They say fuel is the biggest problem with chain saws ie fuel goes off quickly just my research on U tube ,thanks for your time mate old jimmy Aust
About the carburetor, it's a none adjustable throw away. Good luck adding any mods to this saw.
Or use Moto-Mix. Never fails.
500 hours out of a spark plug in a 2 stroke engine, you won't get that out of the saw itself. Read your manual PLEASE!
What? Stihl Internet site list this same model STIHL MS 251 Wood Boss® Chainsaw for $799.00. Can you please give us the number of this dealer in Virginia? Thank. you very much for sharing. What a beauty
Google it. I found it 2nd place for $339
I just bought one for $350 with two extra chains
I bought mne in Winchester va
Ace Hardware sites are normally a dealer. Just bought mine in August from Ace in Verona, Virginia with spare chains for $350.
I agree, I prefer Stihl over Husqvarna, even though I have both, but 80% of my saws are Stihl, because I feel Stihl saws are better designed and built. I have had my 251 since 2016 and the only problem I have had with it was I had to replace the bar oil flippy cap after I loaned it to my oldest daughter for a while. I use premium non-ethanol gas in all my small engines. It costs me about a dollar more per gallon. I break in all new saws with Stihl Moto Mix for the first three tanks with a little extra oil for the first few tanks. I mix 80 ml of Stihl Ultra oil, one ounce of Sta-Bil and one gallon of PNE gas. I basically agree with your dealers break in procedure
What Homelite did you have? A real one or a Chinese plastic one? I just repaired a 251C for a friend. Carb. kit costs $5.00. No offence meant but I wouldn't trade my vintage '60s/'70s Homelites for any Stihl.
Perhaps the older ones may last longer,but I went through two and I am a maintenance fanatic. So I switched. The Stihl is still going strong for me.
One thing you didn't do is start it. I have one and it is impossible to start after it is idle for a period. The compression is so high that it is very difficult to pull the cord. I have had to take out the plug and put fuel down in order to get it started.
My brand new 251 leaked like crazy in the case over the winter!!!
My Poulan always did that.
Stay with Stihl 2cyc. & bar oils and you will have no problems, don't go cheap it's not worth it .
Thank you
Sorry to say but huskys ranks up with stihl. Im a tree trimmer and i use my saws!
Buddy your a 1 nut system. there's no law on how much oil comes off of the bar.
Wrong. Check Virginia Environmental Impact Law.
@@A_Renaissance_Man Call Stihl USA and see if they put a special oil pump in only the saws they sell in Virginia .
I've had the Sthil 251 Wood Boss for a few months now. I swear more oil came out of it when it was new. All ports/passages are clean and so is the bar. It just doesn't seem to oil as much. I think I'd rather have a little too much than not enough. Time will tell. Besides, oil is just as natural as tar/asphalt pits that nature creates. The earth makes it. Man just refines it. Whether humans use it or not, it will still be here.
@@orion3267I've NEVER thought of it like that. But it is absolutely true
This stihl come from deutschland or Usa?
Most of the parts and final assembly is completed in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA.
I just won in a raffle ha ha Ha
Excellent. That is a nice saw.
Professional people and lumber Jack's would not be using a girl's saw like that one.
Husqvarna doesn't even belong in the same sentence as paulan. Husqvarna and Stihl the two top dogs in chainsaws. I personally have stihls as my main saws but would love to have Husqvarnas but stihl dealer Is closer.
I actually agree with you. Poulan is total garbage. Husqvarna is tough to bet. Especially after using a Stihl for a few years.