STIHL MS 250 Starts Then Dies
| CONF | DIAGNOSIS | ACTION |
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86%
CONF
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Carburetor Assembly
The internal rubber diaphragms in the carburetor lose flexibility due to ethanol degradation. When the engine starts, it consumes the initial fuel charge, but the hardened diaphragms cannot pulse rapidly enough to draw additional fuel from the tank to sustain operation. Replacing the entire assembly ensures all internal check valves and jets are clear.
SKU: 1123 120 0605
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7%
CONF
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Fuel Line
The MS 250 fuel line is prone to developing hairline cracks or 'pinholing' over time. These cracks allow the fuel pump to draw air instead of fuel, leaning out the mixture instantly. As the engine warms or vibration increases during the initial run, the crack expands, causing the fuel flow to drop below the threshold required for combustion.
SKU: 1123 358 7701
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7%
CONF
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Fuel Tank Vent
This vent regulates the pressure inside the fuel tank. If the vent is clogged, a vacuum is created as fuel is pulled into the engine; once the vacuum becomes too strong, the carburetor's pump can no longer overcome the negative pressure, and fuel delivery ceases. This specifically causes an engine to start and then die within seconds or minutes.
SKU: 0000 350 5800
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DIY Repair Guide
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