STIHL MS 170 180 Chainsaw Owners Manual

English / USA
Adjusting the Carburetor
Spark Arresting Screen*
in Muffler
:
Carefully screw the idle speed
screw (LD) down onto its seat
counterclockwise(left-handthread).
Then open it two full turns clockwise
(standard setting LD = 2).
1
1
:
:
Start and warm up the engine.
Use the idle speed screw (LD) to
adjust idle speed correctly:
The chain must not rotate.
LD
Engine idle speed too low:
3
:
Turn the idle speed screw (LD)
slowly clockwise until the chain
begins to run – then back off the
screw half a turn.
2
4
Chain runs when engine is idling:
Your carburetor is preset at the factory to
provide an optimum fuel-air mixture
under most operating conditions.
:
Turn the idle speed screw (LD)
slowly counterclockwise until the
chain stops running – then turn the
screw about another half turn in the
same direction.
If the engine is low on power, check the
spark arresting screen* in the muffler.
:
:
:
:
:
Take out the screws (1) and remove
the cover (2).
Adjusting idle speed
Remove the spark arresting
screen (3) from the muffler (4).
:
Check the air filter and replace if
necessary.
:
If the chain continues moving when
the engine is idling, have your saw
checked and repaired by your
servicing dealer.
Clean the spark arresting screen
if necessary.
:
Check the spark arresting screen
and clean or replace as necessary.
If screen is damaged or coked up,
fit a new one.
Refit the spark arresting screen,
place the cover in position and
secure with the screws.
*
see "Guide to Using this Manual"
MS 170, MS 180, MS 180 C
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LanguageEnglish, Español
Product BrandSTIHL. Stihl Inc, USA - Corporate phone: (757) 486-9100. International Support Information: http://stihl.com Email: info@stihl.com, Chainsaw
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  1. I’m looking for a manual for the MS 180 chainsaw. I downloaded it, and the manual only contained the front cover of this manual.

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