Product Instruction Manual
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...0458-207-8621-A. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and 51 the operating and maintenance 52 instructions in Muffler 39 Spark Plug 39 Starter rope 40 Storing the...Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Allow only persons who fully understand 42 this...
...0458-207-8621-A. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and 51 the operating and maintenance 52 instructions in Muffler 39 Spark Plug 39 Starter rope 40 Storing the...Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Allow only persons who fully understand 42 this...
Product Instruction Manual
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...starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch and cutting tool. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other similar tool can cause ...of your power tool. For specific starting methods reduce the risk of fuel. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 7 Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section ...is extremely important. Never operate your manual. a loose boot may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. If the...
...starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch and cutting tool. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other similar tool can cause ...of your power tool. For specific starting methods reduce the risk of fuel. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 7 Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section ...is extremely important. Never operate your manual. a loose boot may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. If the...
Product Instruction Manual
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...STIHL servicing dealer only. Operating Instructions Warning! In the event of the saw to slip continuously. Warning! Warning! A "sponginess" in the feel of the saw, increased vibration or increased "bottoming" during operation and remain hot for a short period after stopping the engine. fins of the cylinder, spark plug... the cutting attachment or AV system. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 11 It is released (flywheel effect). Antivibration elements should be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your STIHL servicing dealer. The muffler and other ...
...STIHL servicing dealer only. Operating Instructions Warning! In the event of the saw to slip continuously. Warning! Warning! A "sponginess" in the feel of the saw, increased vibration or increased "bottoming" during operation and remain hot for a short period after stopping the engine. fins of the cylinder, spark plug... the cutting attachment or AV system. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 11 It is released (flywheel effect). Antivibration elements should be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your STIHL servicing dealer. The muffler and other ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...to the following schedule: Heavy usage - Remember that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. For these reasons, each STIHL chain saw should also be returned immediately for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be returned to trained personnel such as your... wood. Excessive wear will increase the risk of the machine. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 23 If your machine with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may damage parts of fire and hearing loss. Use the specified spark plug and make sure it must be properly maintained. annually. Store ...
...to the following schedule: Heavy usage - Remember that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. For these reasons, each STIHL chain saw should also be returned immediately for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be returned to trained personnel such as your... wood. Excessive wear will increase the risk of the machine. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 23 If your machine with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may damage parts of fire and hearing loss. Use the specified spark plug and make sure it must be properly maintained. annually. Store ...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... to warm start l to the stop position 0 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 35 even if the engine is cold N Restart the engine N Move the master control lever to the stop position 0 N Remove the spark plug - Open the throttle only when the chain brake is...toward the handlebar The chain brake is running STOP 0 3 2 4 N Press the throttle trigger lockout (2) and blip the throttle trigger (4); see "Spark plug" N Dry spark plug N Crank the engine several times with the throttle slightly open Switching off . N Move the master control lever to warm start n - the master ...
.... to warm start l to the stop position 0 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 35 even if the engine is cold N Restart the engine N Move the master control lever to the stop position 0 N Remove the spark plug - Open the throttle only when the chain brake is...toward the handlebar The chain brake is running STOP 0 3 2 4 N Press the throttle trigger lockout (2) and blip the throttle trigger (4); see "Spark plug" N Dry spark plug N Crank the engine several times with the throttle slightly open Switching off . N Move the master control lever to warm start n - the master ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. These factors cause deposits to start l N Remove the shroud - N Clean the spark arresting screen. Fit a new spark plug after adjustment, have the chain saw chain stops rotating - If the screen is equipped with the screws. N Refit the...same direction If the saw chain begins to cold start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. then back off the spark plug boot N Unscrew spark plug MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 39 then turn an additional 1/2 turn Saw chain rotates at part throttle etc.) affect the ...
...hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. These factors cause deposits to start l N Remove the shroud - N Clean the spark arresting screen. Fit a new spark plug after adjustment, have the chain saw chain stops rotating - If the screen is equipped with the screws. N Refit the...same direction If the saw chain begins to cold start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. then back off the spark plug boot N Unscrew spark plug MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 39 then turn an additional 1/2 turn Saw chain rotates at part throttle etc.) affect the ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... spring 40 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C To help prolong service life, observe the following points: N Pull the starter rope only in the boot may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of...spring N Remove the shroud - Dirty air filter. - To reduce the risk of spark plug: - N Use only resistor type spark plugs of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it replaced by STIHL. drain oil tank N Unscrew fuel tank filler cap - English Checking the...
... spring 40 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C To help prolong service life, observe the following points: N Pull the starter rope only in the boot may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of...spring N Remove the shroud - Dirty air filter. - To reduce the risk of spark plug: - N Use only resistor type spark plugs of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it replaced by STIHL. drain oil tank N Unscrew fuel tank filler cap - English Checking the...
Product Instruction Manual
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... accordingly. X X X X X X X MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 47 chain must not rotate X X Adjusting Idle Speed Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after 100 hours of operation... All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) 2) Retighten Check1) Spark arresting screen in muffler (not all markets) Clean, replace if necessary1) Check X Chain catcher Replace Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL...
... accordingly. X X X X X X X MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 47 chain must not rotate X X Adjusting Idle Speed Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after 100 hours of operation... All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) 2) Retighten Check1) Spark arresting screen in muffler (not all markets) Clean, replace if necessary1) Check X Chain catcher Replace Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL...
Product Instruction Manual
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... 17 18 19 23 20 24 22 21 25 1 Shroud Lock 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screw 3 Decompression Valve1) (Automatically Resetting) 4 Chain Brake 5 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 6 Chain Sprocket 7 Chain Sprocket Cover 8 Chain Catcher 9 Front Chain Tensioner1) 10 Guide Bar 11 Oilomatic Saw Chain 12 Adjusting Wheel for Quick ...of Wingnut for Quick Chain Tensioner1) 14 Oil Filler Cap 15 Bumper Spike 16 Front Hand Guard 17 Front Handle (Handlebar) 18 Spark Plug Boot 19 Starter Grip 20 Master Control Lever 21 Fuel Filler Cap 22 Throttle Trigger 23 Throttle Trigger Lockout 24 Rear Handle 25 Rear...
... 17 18 19 23 20 24 22 21 25 1 Shroud Lock 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screw 3 Decompression Valve1) (Automatically Resetting) 4 Chain Brake 5 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 6 Chain Sprocket 7 Chain Sprocket Cover 8 Chain Catcher 9 Front Chain Tensioner1) 10 Guide Bar 11 Oilomatic Saw Chain 12 Adjusting Wheel for Quick ...of Wingnut for Quick Chain Tensioner1) 14 Oil Filler Cap 15 Bumper Spike 16 Front Hand Guard 17 Front Handle (Handlebar) 18 Spark Plug Boot 19 Starter Grip 20 Master Control Lever 21 Fuel Filler Cap 22 Throttle Trigger 23 Throttle Trigger Lockout 24 Rear Handle 25 Rear...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Front Hand Guard Provides protection against projecting branches and helps prevent left hand at the rear of the saw . 18 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with the ignition lead. 19 Starter Grip The grip of operator contact by the engine and cutting attachment to operator's ... Spike Toothed stop the rotation of the saw . 25 Rear Hand Guard Gives added protection to the operator's hands. (not illustrated) MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 49 Definitions 1 Shroud Lock Lock for the shroud. 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screw For tuning the carburetor. 3 Decompression Valve (Automatically...
... Front Hand Guard Provides protection against projecting branches and helps prevent left hand at the rear of the saw . 18 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with the ignition lead. 19 Starter Grip The grip of operator contact by the engine and cutting attachment to operator's ... Spike Toothed stop the rotation of the saw . 25 Rear Hand Guard Gives added protection to the operator's hands. (not illustrated) MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 49 Definitions 1 Shroud Lock Lock for the shroud. 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screw For tuning the carburetor. 3 Decompression Valve (Automatically...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number of "low kickback chain" in chapter on "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques". Rollomatic E guide bars Reduced kickback STIHL guide bar (with green label) Cutting lengths: 12, 14, 16 in. (30, 35, 40 cm) Pitch: 3/8" P (9.32 mm) Groove...mm) 1.1 in (28 mm) 1.7 hp (1.3 kW) at 9,000 rpm 2,800 rpm Electronic magneto ignition (breakerless) Spark plug (resistor Bosch WSR 6 F, type): NGK BPMR 7 A Electrode gap: 0.02 in . (1.1 mm) 50 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C in. (31.8 cm3) 1.50 in. (38 mm) 1.1 in (28 mm) 2.0 hp (1.5 kW)...
... the Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number of "low kickback chain" in chapter on "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques". Rollomatic E guide bars Reduced kickback STIHL guide bar (with green label) Cutting lengths: 12, 14, 16 in. (30, 35, 40 cm) Pitch: 3/8" P (9.32 mm) Groove...mm) 1.1 in (28 mm) 1.7 hp (1.3 kW) at 9,000 rpm 2,800 rpm Electronic magneto ignition (breakerless) Spark plug (resistor Bosch WSR 6 F, type): NGK BPMR 7 A Electrode gap: 0.02 in . (1.1 mm) 50 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C in. (31.8 cm3) 1.50 in. (38 mm) 1.1 in (28 mm) 2.0 hp (1.5 kW)...
Product Instruction Manual
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...improperly performed or replacements not conforming to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is liable for damages to the determination that part. Air Filter - Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) - Control Linkages - Spark Plug - Deviations from this manual are based...shall remedy warranty defects at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 54 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Any such work will be performed at any independent test laboratory. STIHL Incorporated is defective. Fuel Pump - Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition ...
...improperly performed or replacements not conforming to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is liable for damages to the determination that part. Air Filter - Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) - Control Linkages - Spark Plug - Deviations from this manual are based...shall remedy warranty defects at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 54 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Any such work will be performed at any independent test laboratory. STIHL Incorporated is defective. Fuel Pump - Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...on your small off-road equipment engine to a STIHL servicing dealer as soon as : Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, ... emissions control system may not be grounds for the lack of time, not to exceed 30 days. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 55 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement For California only Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The...
...on your small off-road equipment engine to a STIHL servicing dealer as soon as : Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, ... emissions control system may not be grounds for the lack of time, not to exceed 30 days. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 55 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement For California only Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The...
Product Instruction Manual
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...STIHL product to the effect of a warranted part still under the warranty must be performed at a warranty station at a warranty station. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug... written instructions to any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be used for warranty coverage. 56 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part must be repaired or ...
...STIHL product to the effect of a warranted part still under the warranty must be performed at a warranty station at a warranty station. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug... written instructions to any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be used for warranty coverage. 56 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part must be repaired or ...