Stihl MS 290 Manual

12 MS 290, MS 310, MS 390
Condition Cause Remedy
Engine will not idle,
idle speed too high
Throttle shutter opened too wide by
idle speed screw (LA)
Reset idle speed screw (LA)
correctly
Engine leaking Seal the engine
Engine stalls at idle speed Idle jet bores or ports blocked Clean jet bores and ports and blow
clear with compressed air
Idle jet too rich or too lean Set low speed screw (L)
correctly
Setting of idle speed (LA)
incorrect – throttle shutter
completely closed
Set idle speed screw (LA)
correctly
Small plastic plate in valve jet
does not close
Clean or renew valve jet
Engine speed drops quickly under
load – low power
Air filter dirty Clean the air filter
Throttle shutter not opened fully Check linkage
Tank vent faulty Clean tank vent or replace if
necessary
Fuel pickup body dirty Clean the pickup body, fit a new
filter
Fuel strainers dirty Replace the fuel strainers
Leak in fuel line between tank and
fuel pump
Seal connections or install a new
fuel line
Setting of high speed screw (H)
too rich
Rotate high speed screw (H)
clockwise (leaner), no further than
stop
Main jet bores or ports blocked Clean the carburetor
Pump diaphragm damaged or
fatigued
Fit new pump diaphragm

Stihl MS 290 Specifications

General

Displacement	56.5 cc
Weight	5.9 kg
Fuel Capacity	460 ml (15.5 oz)
Powerhead Weight	5.9 kg
Power Output	2.8 kW
Weight (without cutting equipment)	5.9 kg
Chain Pitch	3/8"
Chain Oil Capacity	0.33 l
Guide Bar Lengths	40-50 cm (16-20 in)
Oil Capacity	0.33 l
Fuel Tank Volume	560 cc
Oil Tank Volume	0.33 l
Guide Bar Length (recommended)	40-50 cm (16-20 in)