MS290 starting issue

If the saw the one day have problem and the other day have no problem

i think that we have a miracle

 

Yes, it seems it is the pawl. When it acted up, we gently rapped the side with our fist and it would pull normal; did the same each time. Where can I order the pawl?

 

A dealer local to you, or check eBay. You may want to look for a deal on a few of them, as they are a wear item, and it never hurts to have "spares".

P.S. Hi Kimberly.

 

Hello back. We used the saw you gave me this weekend; my arm is still recovering, and my friend again told me how nice the saw is. I want to thank you again for giving it to me.

 

Kimberly,

That is great to hear that the 330T is still being utilized. It certainly is quite a handy little saw.
You're welcome. A friend in need, is a friend in deed. If I had the pawls you need for your 290, they would be headed your way.

 

When I took the starter cover off, I only saw one pawl; is that correct? I am also seeing kits that contain the spring and "washer" as well as the pawl; do I need to only order the paw or the kit?

 

Should have 2.. . ? Get the kit

 

I'm almost wanting to say also that this is a case of a warm saw making all its compression and someone pulling the rope but not committed to pulling it.

I have to admit I have done this with my ms390...and plenty of times with the ms650

 

Agreed. It would seem odd to me to anyone who hasn't experienced this while trying to start a chainsaw or even a weed wacker.

But go ahead and start analyzing and changing parts....

 

I have started this saw many times since it was gifted to me; I think I can determine when the saw is not starting properly and others on here with these saws have told me that the condition that developed with my saw is most likely the pawls. Therefore; with the advice of those that know, yes, I am going to order some pawls and replace them to fix the saw.

 

Kimberly didn't like this.

 

That's a good one.

 

Pawl kit ordered; soon will have the saw repaired.

 

By the way, as I stated, I have started the ms290 many many times since it was gifted to me; so I think I know how to start it and I don't appreciate someone implying I don't.

 

But I thought I was your freind who was having the trouble?

 

Relax already! It happens to everyone. Even on engines as small as weed wackers!
(Did I say that already?)

 

Kimberly it is your saw and you know your saw so just ignore the rest. You will put in your kit learn something and will be back to cutting before you know it.