If you dont have the original manual that came with the saw, the manufacturer or a local dealer can use your saws serial number to look up the date of manufacture in a database. The relationship I finally came up with actually seems precise to +/- one year. )PISTON STROKE: 36 mm (1.42 in. Manage Settings Stihl's model 028 Wood Boss chain saw, called 028 WB for short, was manufactured in Germany and the United States primarily in the late 1970s. : 1.6WEIGHT: 9 lbs.OPERATOR CONFIGURATION: One Man operationHANDLEBAR SYSTEM: Anti-vibrationCHAIN BRAKE: OptionalCLUTCH: CentrifugalDRIVE TYPE: DirectCONSTRUCTION: Injection molded polymer, die cast magnesiumMAGNETO TYPE: Flywheel magnetoCARBURETOR: AIR FILTER SYSTEM: Nylon mesh cartridgeSTARTER TYPE: Automatic rewindOIL PUMP: AutomaticMAXIMUM ENGINE RPM: 10,500IDLE RPM: 2,800IGNITION TIMING: FixedBREAKER POINT SETTING: noneFLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP: 0.15 to 0.20 mm (0.006 to 0.008 in. //-->. Interestingly, it was an electric model. Electronic quick stop. Given their years of existence, many users are eager to discover the production year of their chainsaws. Stihl saws have a serious design flaw that causes vapor lock. Model:009 Product:Chainsaw Shop Parts Diagrams & Manuals Common Problems Related Videos Save to my models Symptoms Featured parts for Stihl Chainsaw 14 results Stihl Chainsaw Spark Plug Genuine OEM Part # 6703 | RC Item # 3162810 Reviews Watch Video $3.34 ADD TO CART Champion Spark Plug, (BPMR7A) SOLID Stihl Chainsaw Fuel Filter 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16) STIHL ROLLOMATIC. The serial number on most Stihl chainsaws is on the top side of the saw body, right of the muffler (see image). Its big, heavy, and sounds like a big dirt bike. (It looks like Stihl has batched the serials to different saw models.). If you don't have the owner's manual, visit the website of the manufacturer to download one. A Stihl MS 290 Farm Boss chainsaw costs around $370. Random Image Link Script- By JavaScript Kit(http://www.javascriptkit.com) For STIHL 009 (223) Not Specified (57) Number in Pack Compatible Product Engine Type Power Source Condition New (347) Open box (8) Seller refurbished (1) Used (2) see all Price Under $12.00 $12.00 to $30.00 Over $30.00 $ Min to $ Max Available inventory $0 $1000 see all Buying Format All Listings (358) Accepts Offers (234) Auction Buy It Now (358) In order: low restriction air filter (like an HD-2), dp muff cover, timing advance, and base gasket delete. Tanaka chainsaws were originally made in Japan, but now the company is owned by Hitachi who is based in China.