On Thu, 8 Apr 2021 19:01:00 +0000, Buddy
wrote:

I’ve had my ms290 for 14 years no problem and this just started. Pulls easy with plug out but you have to fight to pull it. with plug in. Was able to start it then could not restart.
Now it won’t start at all but still pulled and jerks very hard.
Pulled muffler off..ok..pulled flywheel off..ok..and by the way it does not have a compression release.
I realize you have to tug on these saws but this is something that still has me scratching my head? Any ideas would be great. I want to save this saw.
Carbon build-up?