My hard to start but does start STIHL 211

[ZeroJunk]

The first words i hear when a saw comes in the shop that won't start."I run non ethanol fuel!. I proceed to dump the saw out into my glass quart jar. Over 50% of the time there will be a good amount of water in the jar. Yes I get very cynical when I hear that statement. Had three in the last two days.
Some of it was old. Some of it was one day old. Did it come from the pump or in the fuel can?
The other issue is tru fuel. Three in the last week that would not start until I put the shop fresh mix in them. Problem solved.
So when I here my fuel is good- prove it.

I get quite a few that start first or second pull. Just flooded. But, they have been sitting a few days. Have to go close the shop door to keep from stinking the whole store up.

Matter of fact, all and all, the vast majority of "won`t" start saws are flooded.

 

[Tobystihl]

It amazes me how people can use such a dangerous piece of kit without even understanding the starting procedure

 

[Treeman2021]

To the forum members who `tried to help me onderstand my 211s hard starting problem, you know who you are, i thank you for taking the time to give me the advice.

 

[coffeebrk]

OP does your saw have the Elasto start pull cord?

 

[Treeman2021]

OP does your saw have the Elasto start pull cord?

No.

 

[coffeebrk]

I see on Stihl's website that currently the MS211 comes with the Elasto start pull cord as standard fitment. A few months ago i added one to my ms251. Works great

 

[Treeman2021]

I see on Stihl's website that currently the MS211 comes with the Elasto start pull cord as standard fitment. A few months ago i added one to my ms251. Works great View attachment 1206642

Sadly mine did not include it but along with it STIHL should include a DEComb release like my ms 261 has, i can deal with the standard STIHL cord handle as i always ware gloves.

 

[sonny580]

quickest way to start saws is dump gas in the plug hole OR the air cleaner. Its the only way to start even sthils! No big deal just saves wear on the starter cord and your temper!