Stihl 029 info

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retiredff

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Jan 20, 2008
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60 miles SE of Indy
I bought a used 029. After a good cleaning, new plug, chain, cleaned air filter it cuts fine. I did notice the bumper spike is loose enough to where it will move slightly. Is this normal or should it be tight with no movement?
 
retiredff said:
I bought a used 029. After a good cleaning, new plug, chain, cleaned air filter it cuts fine. I did notice the bumper spike is loose enough to where it will move slightly. Is this normal or should it be tight with no movement?
are you talking about the felling dawgs? and if you are than yes it should be tight
 
retiredff said:
The manual says bumper spike, the TEETH LIKE thing next to the bar on the left.
yes it should be tight
 
I had a 029 about 15 years ago nice saw "the farm boss"
 
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