ms291

Iv recently picked up a stihl ms291c-beq, can't say iv heard of this particular model, I'm used to the standard ms291, can anyone tell me what that parts avaliablity is like on this saw and if the 2 versions are both parts compatable, reason I ask is the model I have has a purge button whereas...

So I've been using a chainsaw for about 3 years now (ever since buying a home with 10 acres of woods as a backyard :)). I absolutely love everything about cutting and splitting wood, sooo relaxing. I started with a Poulan 4218, then Poulan PR5020. I finally got tired of the Poulans bogging down...

I currently own a ms 291 and looking to upgrade to a Pro saw. I have been looking at the ms362. I know the ms 291 is 55cc while the 362 is 59cc... Is there a noticeable difference in power or should wait and go bigger into the 70cc range? thanks

Hello I purchased a Stihl ms291 last August and saw is acting up this spring. After doing a little reading, I decided to take a look at the piston through the muffler port. There appears to be scoring and rings seem very tight.(pictures attachted) Just wondering my path forward? I’m planning...

I am looking to buy another saw. I am looking for a MS261, MS271, MS291, MS311, MS362, Or MS391.

Hello, Stihl MS291 has me baffled. This is the chain: STIHL 3689 005 0081 Oilomatic 26 RM3 81. I have sharpened countless chainsaws in my life using nothing but a file and I have never had a problem until I purchased this saw. I am doing everything right. I am holding a 3/16 file at a 30 degree...

I have a 4 yr old MS291 that fells and bucks 25-30 trees/yr. I run only non-ethanol 91 and Stihl oil. Ran saw yesterday for the first time this year, fell and bucked one tree, cutting second tree, saw was good and warm and sputtered out. I could get it to start, but not run, would die under...

Google hasn't been friendly to my search, thus I figured I would ask the forum. I went to clean my air filter today and found that I only have 2 of the 3 screws. Does anybody have the part number? Thanks -Jason

Hello, I own a MS291 that currently has .325" pitch ,063" gauge, 67 links. I've currently moved back home where my dad runs a MS290 where he runs 3/8" pitch, .050" gauge, 60 links. My question is can I switch my MS291 over to his setup, he has a lot of chains, so I can use his chains (3/8"...