Stihl MS 170 User Manual

41MS 170, MS 180, MS 180 C
English / USA
: Pull the hand guard back toward
the front handle:=
The chain brake is now disengaged
– your saw is ready for operation.
Always disengage chain brake
before accelerating engine. High
revs with the chain brake engaged
(chain locked) will quickly damage
the engine and chain drive (clutch,
chain brake).
: Observe safety precautions.
: Always check operation of chain
lubrication before starting work.
To shut down the engine:
: Move Master Control lever to $
At very low outside temperatures:
Allow the engine to warm up
As soon as the engine runs:
: Blip the throttle trigger to disengage
it from the starting throttle position.
The Master Control lever will move
to the normal run position – engine
settles down to idling speed.
: Disengage the chain brake:
Pull hand guard back toward front
handle as shown in illustration.
: Open throttle partly – warm up
engine for short period.
If the engine doesn’t start:
If you did not move the Master Control
lever to warm start position n quickly
enough after the engine began to fire,
the combustion chamber is flooded.
: Press down the interlock lever,
squeeze the throttle trigger and
move the Master Control lever to
cold start position l.
: Turn the twist lock above the rear
handle 90° counterclockwise
: Lift off the shroud vertically.
143BA012 KN
143BA022 KN

Stihl MS 170 Specifications

General

Idle speed	- RPM
Chain pitch	3/8 \
Blade length	350 mm
Product color	Black, Orange, White
Automatic oiling	Yes
Oil tank capacity	0.145 L
Fuel tank capacity	0.25 L
Engine displacement	30.1 cm³
Engine power	1.7 hp
Power source	Gasoline

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	3900 g