Stihl MS 181 User Manual

56 MS 171, MS 181, MS 211
Standard Starter Grip
– Pull the old rope out of the starter
grip.
: Tie one of the special knots
shown in the end of the new rope.
– Thread the starter rope through
the top of the starter grip.
: Pull the starter rope through the
grip until the knot is seated in the
recess (arrow).
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533RA190 TG
Elastostart Starter Grip
: Use a suitable tool to pry the cap
(1) out of the starter grip.
: Pull the sleeve, washers, spring
and rope (arrow) out of the grip.
– Pull any remaining rope out of the
sleeve. Inspect the individual
parts and replace if necessary.
Do not shorten the starter rope.
165RA230 TG
1
165RA231 TG
– Thread the new starter rope
through the sleeve.
– Tie a simple overhand knot in the
end of the rope.
– Fit the washers and spring.
: Pull the starter rope with sleeve,
spring and washers into the
starter grip (1).
Make sure the washers and spring
remain on the sleeve while the rope
its being pulled into the grip.
– Position cap so that its lug
engages the slot in the starter
grip.
– Press the cap into the starter grip.
: Thread the starter rope (1)
through the guide bushing
(arrow).
165RA233 TG
1
533RA208 TG
1
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Stihl MS 181 Specifications

General

Idle speed	- RPM
Motor type	2-stroke motor
Chain pitch	3/8 \
Blade length	400 mm
Product color	Black, Grey, Orange
Chain tensioner	Yes
Motor speed (max)	10000 RPM
Fuel tank capacity	0.266 L
Engine displacement	31.8 cm³
Power source	Gasoline
Sound power level	112 dB
Vibration emission	3.5 m/s²
Sound pressure level	100 dB

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	43004300 g