Stihl MS 250 Service Manual

8 MS 210, MS 230, MS 250
4. Troubleshooting Chart
4.1 Clutch, Chain Drive, Chain Brake, Chain Tensioner
Condition Cause Remedy
Saw chain stops under load at full
throttle
Clutch shoes badly worn Install new clutch
Clutch drum badly worn Install new clutch drum
Brake band stuck Check freedom of movement and
function of brake band
Saw chain rotates at idle speed Engine idle speed too high Readjust with idle speed screw
(counterclockwise)
Clutch springs stretched or fatigued Replace the clutch springs
Clutch spring hooks broken Replace the clutch springs
Loud noises Clutch springs stretched or fatigued Replace all clutch springs
Needle cage damaged Fit new needle cage
Clutch shoe retainer broken Fit new retainer
Clutch shoes and carrier worn Install new clutch
Chain sprocket wears rapidly Chain not properly tensioned Tension chain as specified
Wrong chain pitch Fit chain of correct pitch
Saw chain does not stop
immediately when brake is
activated
Brake spring stretched or broken Fit new brake spring
Brake band stretched / worn /
broken
Fit new brake band

Stihl MS 250 Specifications

General

Engine Power	2.3 kW
Power output	2.3 kW
Displacement	45.4 cc
Weight	4.6 kg
Weight (without cutting equipment)	4.6 kg
Fuel Capacity	0.47 l
Fuel tank volume	0.47 l
Bar Length	40 cm
Chain Oil Capacity	0.20 l
Oil Capacity	0.20 l
Chain pitch	3/8"