Instruction Manual
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... Allocation of the Guide Bar 42 Air Filter System 43 Cleaning the Air Filter 43 Engine Management 44 Adjusting the Carburetor 44 Spark Plug 46 Engine Running Behavior 47 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 48 Storing the Machine 51...instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your STIHL chain saw . For further information you can be observed as with electronic systems. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-...
... Allocation of the Guide Bar 42 Air Filter System 43 Cleaning the Air Filter 43 Engine Management 44 Adjusting the Carburetor 44 Spark Plug 46 Engine Running Behavior 47 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 48 Storing the Machine 51...instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your STIHL chain saw . For further information you can be observed as with electronic systems. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-...
Instruction Manual
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...the saw should be returned immediately for periodic inspection and servicing of operation. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after a short period of the brake system according to the following schedule: Heavy usage - Excessive wear will ... water may reduce friction of kickback and other factors. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 23 Forest Service, may be properly maintained. The cutting attachment that comes standard is engaged. Do not clean your STIHL chain saw to properly perform its own chain saws,...
...the saw should be returned immediately for periodic inspection and servicing of operation. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after a short period of the brake system according to the following schedule: Heavy usage - Excessive wear will ... water may reduce friction of kickback and other factors. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 23 Forest Service, may be properly maintained. The cutting attachment that comes standard is engaged. Do not clean your STIHL chain saw to properly perform its own chain saws,...
Instruction Manual
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...of more than one that has been in use only high-quality unleaded gasoline! Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as stop. Gasoline with an ethanol content of...in use fuels with a manually adjustable carburetor and should not be retensioned more often than 10% can cause running problems or even damage the engine. For this reason STIHL recommends that has been in such engines. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 29 N If necessary, retension...
...of more than one that has been in use only high-quality unleaded gasoline! Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as stop. Gasoline with an ethanol content of...in use fuels with a manually adjustable carburetor and should not be retensioned more often than 10% can cause running problems or even damage the engine. For this reason STIHL recommends that has been in such engines. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 29 N If necessary, retension...
Instruction Manual
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...36 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Check operation of spark plug) vertically. The hand guard must not rotate. NOTICE At temperatures above the rear handle 90° counterclockwise. the chain must be free from around the cylinder to l (cold start). N Lift off the carburetor box...been modified in from dirt and move the Master Control lever to warm the carburetor - Accelerate up to have it serviced and maintained regularly by trained personnel, such as your STIHL servicing dealer, at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard ...
...36 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Check operation of spark plug) vertically. The hand guard must not rotate. NOTICE At temperatures above the rear handle 90° counterclockwise. the chain must be free from around the cylinder to l (cold start). N Lift off the carburetor box...been modified in from dirt and move the Master Control lever to warm the carburetor - Accelerate up to have it serviced and maintained regularly by trained personnel, such as your STIHL servicing dealer, at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard ...
Instruction Manual
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.... Running the engine at high revs with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the shortblock and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 41 N Pull the hand guard back toward the front handle. your saw chain must be run at part throttle. N Now start If... spark plug. NOTICE Always disengage chain brake before accelerating the engine. This avoids unnecessarily high loads during this could damage the engine - see "Adjusting the Carburetor".
.... Running the engine at high revs with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the shortblock and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 41 N Pull the hand guard back toward the front handle. your saw chain must be run at part throttle. N Now start If... spark plug. NOTICE Always disengage chain brake before accelerating the engine. This avoids unnecessarily high loads during this could damage the engine - see "Adjusting the Carburetor".
Instruction Manual
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...bearings. Retension the chain - Chain at idle speed so that the heat in the area used most for cutting. 42 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C After finishing work . Short-term storage Wait for a while at operating temperature The chain stretches and begins to...period of full-throttle operation After a long period of the bar groove on the filing gauge (special accessory) - This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from sources of the Guide Bar 2 143BA026 KN 1 3 N Turn the guide bar over - NOTICE Always slacken off the chain again after...
...bearings. Retension the chain - Chain at idle speed so that the heat in the area used most for cutting. 42 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C After finishing work . Short-term storage Wait for a while at operating temperature The chain stretches and begins to...period of full-throttle operation After a long period of the bar groove on the filing gauge (special accessory) - This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from sources of the Guide Bar 2 143BA026 KN 1 3 N Turn the guide bar over - NOTICE Always slacken off the chain again after...
Instruction Manual
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... on the bar rails. English Cleaning the Air Filter If there is quick and simple. N Always replace damaged filters. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 43 the cutters and tie straps will otherwise scrape along the bottom of filters. Air Filter System The air ...(4.0 mm) 0.20" (5.0 mm) 0.24" (6.0 mm) 0.28" (7.0 mm) If groove depth is less than specified: N Replace the guide bar. N Lift off the carburetor box cover vertically. N Clean away loose dirt from around the filter. 208BA001 KN Fabric filter For normal operating conditions and winter operation.
... on the bar rails. English Cleaning the Air Filter If there is quick and simple. N Always replace damaged filters. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 43 the cutters and tie straps will otherwise scrape along the bottom of filters. Air Filter System The air ...(4.0 mm) 0.20" (5.0 mm) 0.24" (6.0 mm) 0.28" (7.0 mm) If groove depth is less than specified: N Replace the guide bar. N Lift off the carburetor box cover vertically. N Clean away loose dirt from around the filter. 208BA001 KN Fabric filter For normal operating conditions and winter operation.
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...screw (L) = 1 Standard setting B - This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. Different Standard Settings Different carburetors are controlled by the design of the fundamental engine parameters and components (e.g. N Blow out the filter with a standard setting. N ... each of these carburetors. warm soapy water) and then dry. Engine Management Exhaust emissions are installed at the factory. Preparations N Shut off the engine. High speed screw (H) = 3/4 - Low speed screw (L) = 1/4 44 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C If the...
...screw (L) = 1 Standard setting B - This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. Different Standard Settings Different carburetors are controlled by the design of the fundamental engine parameters and components (e.g. N Blow out the filter with a standard setting. N ... each of these carburetors. warm soapy water) and then dry. Engine Management Exhaust emissions are installed at the factory. Preparations N Shut off the engine. High speed screw (H) = 3/4 - Low speed screw (L) = 1/4 44 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C If the...
Instruction Manual
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... too lean N Turn the low speed screw (L) counterclockwise, no further than 3/4 turn). MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C A slight correction of the setting may be necessary if engine does not run - NOTICE After returning from high altitude, reset the carburetor to the low speed screw (L). N Continue with "Standard setting A" Is range of the...
... too lean N Turn the low speed screw (L) counterclockwise, no further than 3/4 turn). MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C A slight correction of the setting may be necessary if engine does not run - NOTICE After returning from high altitude, reset the carburetor to the low speed screw (L). N Continue with "Standard setting A" Is range of the...
Instruction Manual
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... unfavorable running conditions (mostly at the same time and move the Master Control lever to insufficient lubrication and overheating. N Pull off the carburetor box cover vertically. 46 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Spark Plug If engine is a risk of the spark plug. Removing the Spark Plug 4 3 N Place fingers behind the air filter...
... unfavorable running conditions (mostly at the same time and move the Master Control lever to insufficient lubrication and overheating. N Pull off the carburetor box cover vertically. 46 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Spark Plug If engine is a risk of the spark plug. Removing the Spark Plug 4 3 N Place fingers behind the air filter...
Instruction Manual
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...wire connector in fuel mix, - dirty air filter, - STIHL recommends that you have caused fouling of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it down firmly. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 47 Checking the Spark Plug English Engine Running ... (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of spark plug: - see "Specifications." N Install the shutter and air filter. N Fit the carburetor box cover. Rectify problems that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Installing the spark plug If engine running conditions, e.g. N Use...
...wire connector in fuel mix, - dirty air filter, - STIHL recommends that you have caused fouling of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it down firmly. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 47 Checking the Spark Plug English Engine Running ... (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of spark plug: - see "Specifications." N Install the shutter and air filter. N Fit the carburetor box cover. Rectify problems that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Installing the spark plug If engine running conditions, e.g. N Use...
Instruction Manual
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... Easy2Start N Fit the spring housing, driver and washer on the crankcase. N Run the engine until the carburetor is dry - MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 51 STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. If this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. N Take one turn . N Store the machine in the fan housing - N Place the...
... Easy2Start N Fit the spring housing, driver and washer on the crankcase. N Run the engine until the carburetor is dry - MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 51 STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. If this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. N Take one turn . N Store the machine in the fan housing - N Place the...
Instruction Manual
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... fins Clean X X Carburetor Check idle adjustment - If you only use the saw occasionally, extend the intervals accordingly. English before starting work after finishing work area, resin-rich wood, tropical wood, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. X X X X X X X MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 59 The ... arresting screen in muffler (not all markets) Clean, replace if necessary1) Check X Chain catcher Replace Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 2) Firmly tighten down the cylinder base screws of operation.
... fins Clean X X Carburetor Check idle adjustment - If you only use the saw occasionally, extend the intervals accordingly. English before starting work after finishing work area, resin-rich wood, tropical wood, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. X X X X X X X MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 59 The ... arresting screen in muffler (not all markets) Clean, replace if necessary1) Check X Chain catcher Replace Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 2) Firmly tighten down the cylinder base screws of operation.
Instruction Manual
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English Main Parts 14 8 15 3 4 91 2 7 8 6 5 10 12 11 13 9 19 18 20 17 16 # 21 25 22 26 24 23 27 1 Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 3 Fuel Pump1) 4 Decompression Valve (Automatically Resetting)1) 5 Chain Brake 6 Muffler 7 Chain Sprocket 8 Chain Sprocket Cover 9 Chain Catcher 10 Side Chain Tensioner1) 11 Front Chain... Fuel Filler Cap 24 Throttle Trigger 25 Throttle Trigger Lockout 26 Rear Handle 27 Rear Hand Guard # Serial Number 208BA018 KN 1) Depending on Model 60 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C
English Main Parts 14 8 15 3 4 91 2 7 8 6 5 10 12 11 13 9 19 18 20 17 16 # 21 25 22 26 24 23 27 1 Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 3 Fuel Pump1) 4 Decompression Valve (Automatically Resetting)1) 5 Chain Brake 6 Muffler 7 Chain Sprocket 8 Chain Sprocket Cover 9 Chain Catcher 10 Side Chain Tensioner1) 11 Front Chain... Fuel Filler Cap 24 Throttle Trigger 25 Throttle Trigger Lockout 26 Rear Handle 27 Rear Hand Guard # Serial Number 208BA018 KN 1) Depending on Model 60 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C
Instruction Manual
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...a cold start. 4 Decompression Valve (Automatically Resetting) Releases compression pressure to make engine starting easier - Definitions 1 Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock Lock for carburetor box cover. 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 3 Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for holding saw steady against wood. 18 Front Hand Guard Provides protection against... 11 Front Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of operator contact by the engine and cutting attachment to the operator's hands. (not illustrated) MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 61
...a cold start. 4 Decompression Valve (Automatically Resetting) Releases compression pressure to make engine starting easier - Definitions 1 Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock Lock for carburetor box cover. 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 3 Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for holding saw steady against wood. 18 Front Hand Guard Provides protection against... 11 Front Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of operator contact by the engine and cutting attachment to the operator's hands. (not illustrated) MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 61
Instruction Manual
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...Air Index Label indicates the terms: Extended = 300 hours Intermediate = 125 hours Moderate = 50 hours Engine STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine MS 210, MS 210 C Displacement: 2.15 cu.in (35.2 cm3) Bore: 1.6 in. (40 mm) Stroke: 1.1 ...carburetor with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 15.9 fl.oz (0.47 l) Chain lubrication Fully automatic, speed-controlled oil pump with rotary piston Oil tank capacity: 6.8 fl.oz (0.2 l) Weight dry, without bar and chain MS 210: MS 210 C with quick chain adjuster and Easy2Start: MS 230: MS 230 C with quick chain adjuster and Easy2Start: MS 250: MS...
...Air Index Label indicates the terms: Extended = 300 hours Intermediate = 125 hours Moderate = 50 hours Engine STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine MS 210, MS 210 C Displacement: 2.15 cu.in (35.2 cm3) Bore: 1.6 in. (40 mm) Stroke: 1.1 ...carburetor with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 15.9 fl.oz (0.47 l) Chain lubrication Fully automatic, speed-controlled oil pump with rotary piston Oil tank capacity: 6.8 fl.oz (0.2 l) Weight dry, without bar and chain MS 210: MS 210 C with quick chain adjuster and Easy2Start: MS 230: MS 230 C with quick chain adjuster and Easy2Start: MS 250: MS...
Instruction Manual
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... has been no cost to meet the U.S. MS 210 (not for California only) English STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. MS 210 (for California) STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty ... - Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system. STIHL products must be hoses, and connectors and other emission-related assemblies. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 65 In the U.S. EPA regulations for California only...
... has been no cost to meet the U.S. MS 210 (not for California only) English STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. MS 210 (for California) STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty ... - Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system. STIHL products must be hoses, and connectors and other emission-related assemblies. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 65 In the U.S. EPA regulations for California only...
Instruction Manual
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... included may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel-injection system, the ignition system, and catalytic converter. damages to other emission-related assemblies. Injection Pump (if applicable) - Throttle Housing (if applicable) - Cylinder - MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 67 Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - English STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty...
... included may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel-injection system, the ignition system, and catalytic converter. damages to other emission-related assemblies. Injection Pump (if applicable) - Throttle Housing (if applicable) - Cylinder - MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 67 Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - English STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty...
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... damages to other engine components caused by the engine manufacturer according to Subsection (4) below. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at all manufacturer distribution centers that has a factory installed, English and properly...STIHL product to any adjustment of a component that are authorized to service the subject engines. 6. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 69 Any such work is performed at no charge to the determination that a warranted part is liable for warranty coverage. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor...
... damages to other engine components caused by the engine manufacturer according to Subsection (4) below. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at all manufacturer distribution centers that has a factory installed, English and properly...STIHL product to any adjustment of a component that are authorized to service the subject engines. 6. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 69 Any such work is performed at no charge to the determination that a warranted part is liable for warranty coverage. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor...