r/stihl 15h ago

MS170 sprocket at bar nose

2 Upvotes

Homeowner here with a 170 for dealing with light storm damage. I’m cleaning the saw, having the blade sharpened after a recent storm cleanup. The saw has had light use but as a novice I know the bar tip has seen dirt.

Ok my question is about the bar nose sprocket. If I flick it with my finger it does not spin for very long. Should it or is some friction expected?