Stihl MS 290 STIHL FARM BOSS Support Question
Stihl MS 290 STIHL FARM BOSS Support Question
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Question posted by clcmcarr on May 11th, 2016
Ms 290 Farm Boss Low Compression
Saw started easily and was used for about 10 minutes. Tried to restart, but felt like no compression, and it will not start. Saw has strong spark.
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on May 12th, 2016 5:48 AM
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Product Instruction Manual - Page 2
... Checking the Spark Plug 43 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 44 Storing the Machine 46 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket 47 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 48 Maintenance Chart 52 Parts and Controls 54 Specifications 56 Special Accessories 58 Ordering Spare Parts 58 Maintenance and Repairs 58
STIHl
MS 290, MS 310, MS 390
STIHL Incorporated Federal...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 3
.... Equipment and features
This instruction manual may contain item numbers that require your STIHL dealer for using the machine, but may not be available as special accessories from time to ...(*). English / USA
Guide to Using this Manual
Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual.
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MS 290, MS 310, MS 390
As a result, engineering...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 4
...use this machine. Have your model. Observe all STIHL chainsaws.
Use your chainsaw only for "logging operations" at 29 Code of your STIHL dealer show you get tired, take a break. Minors should not be hazardous.The saw...Condition
You must be observed to operate your power tool run unattended. MS 290, MS 310, MS 390
3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
English / USA
Because a ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 5
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MS 290, MS 310, MS...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 6
... your body and the cutting attachment behind you.
001BA115 KN
MS 290, MS 310, MS 390
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It may be extremely dangerous. English / USA
!Warning!
Never operate your applicable national standard).
Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with the specific STIHL model are working properly. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool
!Warning! Keep...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 7
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Fuel your instruction manual.
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MS 290, MS 310, MS 390
Select bare ground for fueling and move at a 90° angle.
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Product Instruction Manual - Page 14
... section 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000:
MS 290, MS 310, MS 390
13 Sudden surprise contributes to chainsaw kickback....the angle of contact, the condition of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. Many factors influence the occurrence and force of these...quadrant of bar and saw .
The type of the bar nose contacts a solid object or is rotating. STIHL recommends the use is an important ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 15
... cutting attachments:
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STIHL recommends the use of the instruction manual or
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MS 290, MS 310, MS 390 b) Saws with green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains.
!Warning! The computer derived angles of §...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 17
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Product Instruction Manual - Page 18
...Low kickback chain will not significantly reduce the risk of kickback injury when used with STIHL green labeled low...saw forward and may result from personal injury that may easily...Always start a cut .
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Product Instruction Manual - Page 25
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MS 290, MS 310, MS 390 When bucking, do not ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 38
... -
slot vertical.
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Product Instruction Manual - Page 42
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: Reinstall the filters. General information
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carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing) without the addition of...a standard setting. Never use a brush to adjust the engine idle speed within fine limits! With this carburetor it out with compressed air from the factory with STIHL universal cleaner or in ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 43
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3/4
L
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: Check the spark...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 44
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Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler*...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 49
...angles A and B are obtained automatically if the recommended files or sharpening tools and correct settings are used.
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MS 290, MS 310, MS 390 If the saw chain sharpening files. Use only special saw chain is marked on the depth gauge end of the original parts. see table "Sharpening Tools". there... pitch - Do not work with the angles and dimensions specified below.
It is set too low -
Product Instruction Manual - Page 52
...filing gauge
MS 290, MS 310, MS 390
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Product Instruction Manual - Page 56
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Product Instruction Manual - Page 58
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