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Stihl MS 181 User Manual

Stihl MS 181
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11MS 171, MS 181, MS 211
4.4 Rewind Starter
Condition Cause Remedy
Starter rope broken Rope pulled out too vigorously as
far as stop or over edge, i.e. not
vertically
Fit new starter rope
Normal wear Fit new starter rope
Starter rope does not rewind Very dirty or corroded Clean or replace rewind spring
Insufficient spring tension Check rewind spring and increase
tension
Rewind spring worn Fit new rewind spring
Starter rope cannot be pulled out
far enough
Spring overtensioned Check rewind spring and reduce
tension
Starter rope can be pulled out
almost without resistance
(crankshaft does not turn)
Guide peg on pawl or pawl itself is
worn
Fit new pawl
Spring clip on pawl fatigued Fit new spring clip
Versions with ErgoStart Spring worn or fatigued Fit new ErgoStart spring housing
Carriers or pawls on flywheel faulty Install new ErgoStart carriers or
pawls
Starter rope is difficult to pull
and rewinds very slowly
Starter mechanism is very dirty Thoroughly clean complete starter
mechanism
Lubricating oil on rewind spring
becomes viscous at very low
outside temperatures (spring
windings stick together)
Coat rewind spring with a little
standard solvent-based degreasant
(containing no chlorinated or
halogenated hydrocarbons), then
pull rope carefully several times
until normal action is restored
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Stihl MS 181 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Idle speed- RPM
Motor type2-stroke motor
Chain pitch3/8 \
Blade length400 mm
Product colorBlack, Grey, Orange
Chain tensionerYes
Motor speed (max)10000 RPM
Fuel tank capacity0.266 L
Engine displacement31.8 cm³
Power sourceGasoline
Sound power level112 dB
Vibration emission3.5 m/s²
Sound pressure level100 dB
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight43004300 g

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