Ramsay

Thanks. Done quite a few carb rebuilds, but was hoping to save a job. Will add to the list. 😊

Thanks. Definitely no pop on choke. Have used saws for 30 years (and currently have 3 others), but never had such a difficult one to start, that runs so well once it’s going.

Will give it a shot.

No, too old for that.

Thanks. I have cleaned all the filters, but not replaced. It runs really well for a long time when warm, so suspect nothing is blocked, but may replace them to be sure. I’ll try a drop of fuel in plug hole as well.

Hi all, I have a Stihl MS210 that is an absolute pig to start for years, but once warm is a great wee saw and restarts first pull. I’ve replaced the spark plug and tried full choke, half choke and no choke, with it often starting best on no choke. Any thoughts on how to adjust to improve cold start. Thanks

Eventually got a chance to try the saw with the bolt on cover. Works great. 👍🏻😃

Thanks, will check it our later and see if it is the stud, although I did tighten it and didn't notice any issues.

All, Thanks for the replies. I have ensured that the bar is fully up before tightening and then tightened as much as I dare (without breaking the plastic wing nut), but it still moves slightly. I did mean to say that I have tried a brand new bar and it made no difference. By the sound of the comments a single nut cover and kit to convert the tensioner should work fine, so I'll order the parts and let you know how I get on.

Hello all, I have acquired an MS181c and it wasn't in great condition, but have got it running well, however, I cannot get the bar to clamp properly. It has a quick tensioner and so the sprocket cover is hand tightened with the wing nut, but there is always a slight bit of movement up and down. I have looked around and see that I can very easily convert it to a bolted sprocket cover and fit a chain tensioner, but the only sprocket cover I can see for the ms181 is just a single bolt, which I don't think will clamp the bar well enough. My other saws are all two bolt covers and it looks easy to fit a second stud to the ms181 so it could take a two bolt cover, but I don't know what cover will then fit. Any assistance or thoughts on whether there is a two bolt cover that will fit or whether a single bolt cover will hold the bar securely enough would be appreciated. Thanks, Ramsay