241cm

[trapper]

this is my third ms250  runs good when running but am on my third rope and now the  starter pawl is broken due to kickback.  Thinking I got a lemon,  Was very happy with the first 2.  Getting older  and the 241 cm is a bit more powerful and is a bit lighter.  any one running one? All opinions welcome.  Also the ms241 has a compression release.  Also have a  ms290 I am happy with.  Hoping to feed my owb  until I am 80 which is why I am looking at A bit lighter saw.  My other heat source is propane and am looking to use wood as long as possible.
   

[ladylake]

 
I'd bet your 290 wont get used much with the 241cm being a pro saw with more power per cc and running a 3/8 lp chain it will cut really close to the 290 and is way lighter.  Steve

[upnut]

Trapper- Your ms250 sounds alot like mine, runs great but a pain to start, the only saw I've ever broke a starter rope...I bought a 241 a couple weeks ago, really like it! The m-tronics, compression release, and elastostart rope handle make starting this saw a breeze. The anti-vibration on the pro saws is a noticeable improvement, and the weight and balance make this a very comfortable saw to operate. I am running the #3616 (63 PS3 55) OILOMATIC® saw chain that came on the saw and have been very satisfied with the way it cuts. Some of the big chunks of oak have slowed it down a bit, but for limbing and up to the 16" bar size chunks it works fine. I can highly recommend this saw...




Scott B.

[trapper]

Ordered it today.  My dealer is a bit hesitant about the new saws.  He has the software to diagnose it.  He has been happy with the cement saws he has sold but the big saw with m-tronic he sold to a local tree trimmer has been nothing but trouble.  I will buy the stihl oil to get the 2 year warranty.  He said I would be a good one to test it and will be his guinea pig.  He sells a lot of the new huskys and has had good luck with them. He told me some of his customers shouldn't even own a chainsaw.  I once saw a customer in with a new lawnmower complaining about it.  I never have seen a blade so beat up from hitting rocks.

[upnut]

Congrats! The m-tronic is a bit different, your dealer should explain everything. When starting the saw I always put the Master Control lever in the start position, release the compression, and set the chain brake. Cold engine, warm engine, hot engine, same routine every time. The m-tronic will figure out choke or part-choke or no choke on its own, at least that what works for me. Remember the m-tronic is adjusting to working conditions all the time, so switching from limbing to blocking big chunks I give it time to figure out going from "easy street" to "working our a$$ off" to avoid problems. The thing sips fuel on little stuff, needs more gas on big stuff. I really like the air filter, easy on/off and much better to clean than the old ones. Good Luck with your new saw!

Scott B.

[gspren]

  I hope and believe you will like the 241, I've researched them a bit and people are generally pleased.

[khntr85]

Funny you say that about the compression on the ms250...they do seem to take a "brisk" pull to turn over for a clamshell....

Glad to see you get the 241 as you said with comp release, it will be ALOT easier to pull over...

Also if you want to sell your ms250s I am your huckleberry....I am in Indiana, if you want to ship them shoot me a price...

[Texas-Jim]

The 250 is a good saw but you have to be brisk when pulling it. If don't pull it with a snap it will kick at you some times. Got customer bought one(had i been there id talked him out of it) he simply cant pull it fast enough and kicks back and floods because he doesn't get the burp.

[khntr85]

In all honesty I really like the ms250...great saw for what they are...I got one that's 5-6 years old, I have used the hell out of it, and she still makes me money to this day!!

[trapper]

My old 250 that cut the wood to heat my house for 15 years was a very good saw.  very few problems, just wore out.

[trapper]

Got my saw today.  First impressions are favorable, time will tell.  Ladylake you are right what I see on my very limited use today cuts about as good as the 290 with less weight than the 250.