Stihl MS250 Chainsaw - Starts and Runs - Parts or Repair

Pre-owned vintage item. Saw starts a little hard but does run (see video). Needs a tuneup as it sometimes dies when idling. Air filter missing. Screw for safety brake handle on rewind side is missing. May have other issues, which is why it is being sold as-is, parts or repair. Bar and chain will be removed for shipping.

The stated fault does not map to a single common repair part, so treat this as a parts or board-level unit and confirm the real cost before buying. The common failure points for this kind of item are below for reference. Subtract the relevant one from the $152 margin to gauge the real spread.

Common faults for this model

• Won't start (carburetor / spark plug)$10 to $40eBayAmazon
• Recoil starter / pull cord$10 to $30eBayAmazon
• Charger / charging (battery or charger)$20 to $60eBayAmazon
• Motor$40 to $90eBayAmazon
• Trigger / switch (won't power on)$10 to $25eBayAmazon
• Shaft / housing$15 to $50eBayAmazon

Repair costs are rough parts estimates, not a diagnosis of this exact unit. Confirm the fault and your repair path before you buy.