Stihl 261cm hard starting

[frogpond]

I have a white replacement solenoid on it, specified by the dealer. So please, how do I identify the choke and check it?

 

[Egon]

Check the muffler exit for clogging.

 

[thclimer]

I have a white replacement solenoid on it, specified by the dealer. So please, how do I identify the choke and check it?

If you watch the following Youtube video within the first 45 seconds he shows how the coke flap is supposed to work, while it is not your exact saw model the concept is the same, you have to remove your air filter to see the choke.

Did you reset your saw or your dealer? Similar to the fuel solenoids that are available I have read that there are different reset procedures depending on the age of your saw.