Stihl MS 170 Chainsaw! My Chainsaw Won't Start! WHY?!
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- Come along as we dig into the Stihl MS170 Chainsaw that was dropped off with a NO START condition, according to the customer.
MS170's are a great little saw! BUT, they do require maintenance, just like any other saw.
Let's find out what this problem is, and do a bit of a review and walk around on the Stihl MS170 chainsaw.
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I have 2 MS170s, both with 16" bars and upgraded metal bumper stocks. These are my go-to saws and are real workhorses. I regularly cut 12-14" trees with no issues. I also have an 038AV, if I need a longer bar. The MS170 will cut maple, ash cherry and ironwood without hesitation.
Very good advice about using fast idle instead of full throttle to start a flooded saw. This is much easier for the user.
I don't want to bore you, but for the last 10 years or so in Europe, MS 170&180 have used airhead stratified scavenging, so they could meet emissions standards without using a catalytic converter.
Well it is nice to see you on Kenssmallengines Livestream today. We know how busy you are.
Great to see you today! Hope to see you next weekend, Bruce!
It's 3:36 AM Sunday 6/10 in Melbourne, Australia. Enjoyed the video, thank you.
Oh My! Well, thank you for staying awake at this later hour for a chainsaw video! I do appreciate it!
When I grew up I watched a tv show called Quincy, Medical Examiner starring Jack Klugman. You remind me of his methodical way. It’s why I call you the coroner of chainsaws. You are always thorough. Thanks for educating the rest of us!
You are amazing! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
I don't even own a chainsaw, these videos are fascinating. Awesome channel!
Most chainsaw owners are too eager or don't even bother looking at the owners manual at all. And new owners need a full complete comprehensive class about chainsaws on oil, fuel mixture and normal maintenance.
My 170 has always been cantankerous when starting. I contributed it to fuel starvation because I always run the saws until fuel empty. Many times 10 pulls full choke before first pop. But she does a nice job after starting . Made in N. America .
Even after you educate the owner and show them how start a cold, hot,or a flooded engine they will get home a mess it up. Swearing it’s Erica’s fault . Oh well people’s lack of knowledge means work for you. Keep them coming.😊😂❤
The ms170s are great little saws.
I use mine as much as I use my 261, maybe even more, and have never had a problem.
Of course, I only use Amsoil Saber at 50:1 and 91 octane, non ethenol fuel.
Great video!
Working on the chain gang... thanks for sharing.
Would’ve been helpful to know if it was hot restart or cold start problem. Sometimes coils fail temporarily when hot. Good video however, as always.😊
Nice for the customer that it wasn’t anything major. Good tips on clearing a flooded machine. My newest saws didn’t come with manuals. But that is because they were from auction and I got two Craftsman, a Poulan, an old Homelite an an Eager Beaver McCulloch for $45. One of the Craftsman included a in the package new bar and chain.
But no manuals. Guys don’t read manuals anyway. 😅
Seems like I've seen half a dozen or more videos from numerous channels with MS170 issues.
Have a good weekend!!
Thanks, you too!
Happy Saturday! Thanks for the great videos!
Same to you!
Today I cleaned my MS180 after use throughout spring summer and part of autumn. It won’t be used till Spring next year now. I leave half a tank of fuel in my chainsaw and am confident it will start easily next Spring. I don’t use True fuel or anything similar just UK 5% Ethanol fuel (gas) mixed with Stihl HP Super 2 stroke oil and Ethanol Shield and am confident my chainsaw will start easily. So why pay huge sums of £’ s or$’s for Ethanol free gas. Anyway best way I found to clean chainsaw, after taking bar and chain off use compressed air gun to blow off worst of the wood chippings mixed up with bar oil, then use a degreaser solution and finally rinse with pressure washer after which I start up chainsaw and run it for about 10 minutes to dry out. My chainsaw is packed away now for winter with half a tank of fuel for about 6 months and confident I will start it with no problem next Spring. My father taught me to look after my tools and in return they will look after you!
Another good diagnosis, Video 😊.
Thank you!!
Think you need to show the owner how to start a saw. Another good video
No problem or a big problem all of them are helpful, Thanks
Excellent video thanks for sharing.cheers
Thank you! Cheers!
Man imma open a shop like this. Peak point of life
I just wanted to say I love the format of your channel, and the way you explain things.
MS170 has been discontinued in the US as well. The MS162 is fine except for the bar - they got rid of the nose sprocket entirely.
My little ms194t is the best saw I've ever used for yard maintenance so much better quality than those homeowner grade saws
I feel like there's an inefficiency in your plastic jug / glass jar fuel fuel inspection. 😏. Perhaps a glass jug with a spout?
Keep these great videos coming. 👍
Nice job
Flooded or really badly. I will drain the fuel and purge the carb with primer and open throttle max and pull till the mixture leans out enough to start. I empty tank so theres no way any more fuel can enter carb and cylinder If that still fails, i remover plug and use a air hose to pour air down into sump to evaporate any fuel in there and then prime it all for normal start. Also just double check spark that you dont have issue there!! I had a old one that i got and it took so long to clear it will i found a very rich carb with wrong high float setting. So when i get a saw, i check the carb first and clean and set it , then try normal start procedure. I have to do all that anyway, so go over it quickly and also any hoses missing which could dump air into engine and ruin the mixture.
Thanks!
Seriously!!!!!! Is this for real? THANK YOU for appreciating my work!! It means SO much to me!!
You and your husband make a good team!🙏🇨🇦
We sure do!! Together, we are a powerhouse!
Had an MS170 until someone gave me a barely used MS250C and I eventually chose to keep that instead.
Now really miss the light weight of the 170 for small work, really regret having sold it.
MS250C (45cc) is powerful for it's size but, is way more finicky to start and, just as heavy as my larger 50-60cc saws.
Morning Erica…I wonder if he had the choke on? I always use Stihl brand fuel in my 181c, and Stihl bar oil. He probably flooded it..🇦🇺🍺🍺
It's is 9.20am here in Australia but I love watching you video as you have tort me so much regards Garry Australia
OEM carbs on the 170 are known issues. installed an aftermarket on mine no further issues. 1st saw was returned for replacement on day one
Hello
I never saw a ms170 with an 16 inch Bar on it. I mean the Engine ist so weak with 30cc, but ok, when you have time.LOL You cant buy this saw anymore in Germany, the new Ms162 is the successor.But we are not happy with it, more cheaper, a bar without a Star and the same carburator without L and H screws.This could be better.
Thanks for the Entertainment.
I have 2 MS170s, both with 16" bars and upgraded metal bumper stocks. These are my go-to saws and are real workhorses. I regularly cut 12-14" trees with no issues. I also have an 038AV, if I need a longer bar.
😊😎😀👍🏼 Nice Job Erica Amazing Sun Rise There In Ontario 😎
Thank you!! 😁
Great video as usual chick!! 🫶
MY CHICK! Thank you for being here!
Hi Erica Great video 👍
hi watching from trinidad
I live in Nova Scotia and heard of true fuel but never saw it at Canadian tire. It started nice though. Great video 😊
Thank you!
That choke butterfly was filthy for such a relatively clean saw; fines shouldn't really be getting to that point. I know that filter style isn't the best, but still.
FYI there's different colors of gas here in Bulgaria even the same octane rating from different stations has different colors. Also there's no spark arrestors on any equipment in EU.
I see lily kitty 🐾 wanted to be in video today.
I went and took mine ms 180 in service maintenance yesturday in mine stihl dealer
Good to see you 😍 haven't seen an upload in a while
Hi! I have released 6 new videos on the last couple weeks and many more in the works! Thank you SO much for watching! :)
@@marriedwithsmallengines 😅 Well I need to go back and put some watch time and likes on them when I get a minute 💝
Good day from Kit=Waterloo Boy if that is all it takes
Ths
Good day! Glad to see you again!
Shop lion cameo.
Had trouble starting my MS250. Took a peek behind the muffler… no spark arrestor at all ? there was carbon buildup and some obvious heat damage between the cylinder and the muffler. Was able to start the machine with the muffler removed. Any ideas? I use premium Stihl 2 stroke oil but always use a touch more than 50:1. Anything obvious I am missing? Too much oil in my fuel?
That was kind of embarrassing for customer...
HAHAHA
I always throw away those spark arrestors
Install the European exhaust. No spark arrestor and a bit more flow too..
In your last video I left a message on echo pre mixed gas they do make it
Good to know! Thank you!
@@marriedwithsmallengines you are welcome young lady 💐🌹
You checked the sparkplug, Why didn't you check for spark.?
I could have checked for spark, and I suppose if I had suspected there was a spark issue- I would have. I didn’t suspect there was coil issue.
Thank you for great Content!🫡🇨🇦🙏
THANK YOU!!
can we get the middle solar panel fixed next?
That's hilarious!! I wonder if I could fix it myself.... :)
The fix is likely on RUclips 😊@@marriedwithsmallengines
I’am 71 and forget how to start different equipment
I know it has a carb problem with them
Kontrollierst Du auch die Ölpumpe bei deinen Durchsichten?
Ich prüfe bei Probelauf ob Öl kommt und schmiert.
Pink petrol ???
Yes , tru fuel has a pink colour to it
Flooded
Way did you not clean the carburator?
Hi, I had no reason to clean the carburetor.