Lowhog ArboristSite Guru Joined Mar 27, 2016 Messages 846 Reaction score 1,824 Location Minnesota Jul 18, 2023 #1 I believe the 257 is a 1995. The cylinder and piston are in excellent condition. Runs really well. It’s ready for a new bar. Attachments A0DEB64B-0278-4F13-A338-A701274B8C7B.jpeg 2.3 MB 0FBB6941-864B-470D-9DE2-DA0A02E03D3F.jpeg 1.7 MB A3E67F01-47C4-4AEB-897F-FE7ABBE27FD1.jpeg 1.8 MB
I believe the 257 is a 1995. The cylinder and piston are in excellent condition. Runs really well. It’s ready for a new bar.
Pioneer Addicted to ArboristSite . AS Supporting Member. Joined Jan 1, 2005 Messages 1,021 Reaction score 1,984 Location Winnipeg Jul 18, 2023 #2 Go easy on the choke lever, they break easily and are NLA.
Lowhog ArboristSite Guru Joined Mar 27, 2016 Messages 846 Reaction score 1,824 Location Minnesota Jul 18, 2023 #3 I gave the contact points a good lube on that lever.