On 2/9/2019 12:22 PM, Sonny wrote:
New Stihl chainsaw model MS 250. Used once before.

Second use - cutting 12" diameter creosote telephone poles. Made 8 cuts, then saw stopped working properly. Saw starts, runs ok, but once you pull the trigger it bogs down, as if not getting gas. Fuel filter seems clean, can't detect any fuel hose kinks. I removed the carburetor and blew it out, as best I thought. I suspect something (trash?) is blocking the fuel, but I can't figure out what or where. Service center estimates $80 - $100 to repair. A new carb is $12 + shipping from Amazon..... I'm tempted to chance replacing the carb at this price.

I have no idea if cutting creosote material, itself, is relative to the problem.

Any clues as to what needs to be done to get my saw back up and running properly? coming week.

Sonny

I'd take the chain off and clean everything. I'm wondering if the
creosote has it gummed up