Old Stihl 028

[iCreek]

Here are a few pics of my 028 AV Super, just put on a 18" bar, had a 16", seems like it is going to make a good saw.

 

[litefoot]

Clutch springs are streatched, replace them with new ones, about $3.each, occasionally the clutch drum bearing seizes to the crank and drum so thats a possibility but its more rare, usually the springs.
Pioneerguy600

Or the saw is idling too fast...or the chain is not adjusted tight enough. He was looking for the simple fix, right?

 

[ansehnlich1]

Hey thanks for your input on this old 028 of my brothers. The chain is tightened just fine, but the thing just may be idling to fast. I'm gonna check them springs. I ain't had the cover off it yet, it could be all gunked up in there for I know.

 

[matt_bud]

I believe its threaded on, there's a hex nut holding it on, but since I haven't had a need to remove it, I'm going by the same thing you see.

There is no brake on it, just a knuckle protector.

Made in West Germany.

I have the same exact saw, just got it for free from my neighbor. Same exact clutch setup (just replaced with parts from ebay) and mine also has no chain brake but I use the lever as a hand guard. It also says "made in West Germany" on the bottom of the chain cover.