Stihl 290 chainsaw locked up. What do you think is wrong?

I was cutting a stump and the chain jumped half way off making it very tight. I took the chain off and now the saw will not turn over.

Assahola2016-03-22T16:11:44Z

Favorite Answer

Pull the spark plug make sure the chain brake is OFF i highly doubt the saw seized unless you fouled up the fuel mix but my family has been arborist for decades and all we use is stihl saws i highly doubt any mechanical problems are the cause most likely the chain brake is the issue but i can guarantee the crank shaft is NOT bent

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?2016-03-22T12:15:21Z

Might have bent the crank shaft. Now it's jammed. Certainly, if you can't turn the engine (with or without the chain) then there's something seriously wrong with the engine.

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McGuyver2016-03-22T19:46:24Z

make sure you didn't accidentally actuate the guard lock.

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