Product Instruction Manual
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...STIHL distributor for your area if you can be observed as with any of the instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your chain saw. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reduce the risk of the Guide Bar 43 Shroud 43 Air Filter System 44 Cleaning the Air Filter... you do not understand any other power saw to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { This instruction...
...STIHL distributor for your area if you can be observed as with any of the instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your chain saw. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reduce the risk of the Guide Bar 43 Shroud 43 Air Filter System 44 Cleaning the Air Filter... you do not understand any other power saw to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { This instruction...
Product Instruction Manual
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... filter with sealing lip (MS 181, MS 211) Bottom illustration, special accessory on MS 171. 44 N Push the two locking tabs upwards, tilt the air filter towards the rear handle and remove. warm soapy water) and then dry. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C N Clean away loose dirt from the clean air side. N Install the shroud - flammable solution (e.g. English Air Filter System The air filter...
... filter with sealing lip (MS 181, MS 211) Bottom illustration, special accessory on MS 171. 44 N Push the two locking tabs upwards, tilt the air filter towards the rear handle and remove. warm soapy water) and then dry. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C N Clean away loose dirt from the clean air side. N Install the shroud - flammable solution (e.g. English Air Filter System The air filter...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... N Turn the low speed screw (L) clockwise as far as stop (no further than 3/4 turn). MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 45 This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. N Start and warm up the engine. then back it another 2 turns...Carburetor General Information The carburetor comes from the factory with a standard setting. L LA 533BA021 KN N Shut off 2 turns. N Check the air filter and clean or replace if necessary. N Check the spark arresting screen (not in all models, country-specific) in the same direction. HL...
.... N Turn the low speed screw (L) clockwise as far as stop (no further than 3/4 turn). MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 45 This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. N Start and warm up the engine. then back it another 2 turns...Carburetor General Information The carburetor comes from the factory with a standard setting. L LA 533BA021 KN N Shut off 2 turns. N Check the air filter and clean or replace if necessary. N Check the spark arresting screen (not in all models, country-specific) in the same direction. HL...
Product Instruction Manual
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...low speed screw (L). N Warm up the engine. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Spark Plug If engine is a risk ...standard setting. Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the ... at idling speed, first check the spark plug. N Unscrew the spark plug. 46 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Removing the spark plug N Remove the shroud - Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler Spark...
...low speed screw (L). N Warm up the engine. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Spark Plug If engine is a risk ...standard setting. Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the ... at idling speed, first check the spark plug. N Unscrew the spark plug. 46 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Removing the spark plug N Remove the shroud - Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler Spark...
Product Instruction Manual
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...MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 47 Installing the spark plug If engine running conditions, e.g. N Install the spark plug and connect the spark plug boot (press it must be the muffler. Rectify problems that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. unfavorable running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter... that have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Have the muffler checked for contamination (carbonization) by STIHL. Checking the Spark Plug English Engine Running Behavior A N Clean dirty...
...MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 47 Installing the spark plug If engine running conditions, e.g. N Install the spark plug and connect the spark plug boot (press it must be the muffler. Rectify problems that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. unfavorable running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter... that have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Have the muffler checked for contamination (carbonization) by STIHL. Checking the Spark Plug English Engine Running Behavior A N Clean dirty...
Product Instruction Manual
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...air filter. see chapter on "Starting / Stopping the Engine." Storing the Machine For periods of the guide bushing. N Thoroughly clean the machine - use of two saw chains in accordance with corrosion inhibiting oil. English Rewind Starter To help ensure reliable functioning of the chain brake. 001BA121 KN 48 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211... of the reach of the saw chain and guide bar. Have a damaged starter rope replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. N Release chain brake - N Run the engine until the carburetor is reduced - N Store the machine in a...
...air filter. see chapter on "Starting / Stopping the Engine." Storing the Machine For periods of the guide bushing. N Thoroughly clean the machine - use of two saw chains in accordance with corrosion inhibiting oil. English Rewind Starter To help ensure reliable functioning of the chain brake. 001BA121 KN 48 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211... of the reach of the saw chain and guide bar. Have a damaged starter rope replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. N Release chain brake - N Run the engine until the carburetor is reduced - N Store the machine in a...
Product Instruction Manual
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... fuel pump (if present) Fuel pick-up body / filter in fuel tank Fuel tank Lubricating oil tank Chain lubrication Saw chain Guide bar Chain sprocket Air filter Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean Function tests Function tests... a specialist dealer1) Check Have repaired by a specialist dealer1) Check Clean, replace filter insert Replace Clean Clean Check Check, pay attention to sharpness Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Deburr Replace Check Clean Replace MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X...
... fuel pump (if present) Fuel pick-up body / filter in fuel tank Fuel tank Lubricating oil tank Chain lubrication Saw chain Guide bar Chain sprocket Air filter Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean Function tests Function tests... a specialist dealer1) Check Have repaired by a specialist dealer1) Check Clean, replace filter insert Replace Clean Clean Check Check, pay attention to sharpness Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Deburr Replace Check Clean Replace MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X...
Product Instruction Manual
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... maintenance at any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed warranty card. Air Filter - Muffler - Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. The following...intervals. Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - Fuel Line - MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 61 Control Linkages - However, if you for the cost of a warranted part still under warranty. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at and after the first ...
... maintenance at any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed warranty card. Air Filter - Muffler - Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. The following...intervals. Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - Fuel Line - MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 61 Control Linkages - However, if you for the cost of a warranted part still under warranty. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at and after the first ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...signed STIHL product registration card, or the print-out of warranty coverage. If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part must be repaired or replaced by the Emission Warranty Parts List (see below . Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter,... Notwithstanding the provisions of a warranted part still under warranty. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at all manufacturer distribution centers that has a factory installed, MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 63 Where to the effect of a component that are authorized to...
...signed STIHL product registration card, or the print-out of warranty coverage. If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part must be repaired or replaced by the Emission Warranty Parts List (see below . Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter,... Notwithstanding the provisions of a warranted part still under warranty. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at all manufacturer distribution centers that has a factory installed, MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 63 Where to the effect of a component that are authorized to...