Stihl MS 182 - Cleaning

► If you store the chainsaw for more than 30
days:
► Remove the guide bar and saw chain.
► Open the fuel tank cap.
► Drain the fuel tank.
► Close the fuel tank.
► If a manual fuel pump is fitted: Press the
manual fuel pump at least 5 times.
► Start the engine and let it run at idling speed
until it stops.
15 Cleaning
15.1 Cleaning the chainsaw
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Allow the chainsaw to cool down.
► Clean the chainsaw with a damp cloth or
STIHL resin solvent.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
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► Turn the shroud locks (1) counterclockwise
until the cover (2) can be removed.
► Remove cover (2).
► Remove the chain sprocket cover.
► Use a soft brush, damp cloth or STIHL resin
solvent to clean the cylinder fins and the inside
of the shroud.
► Clean the area around the chain sprocket with
a damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent.
► Fit the cover (2).
► Turn the shroud locks (1) clockwise and
tighten them firmly.
The cover (2) is closed.
► Fit the chain sprocket cover.
15.2 Cleaning the Guide Bar and
Saw Chain
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Remove the guide bar and saw chain.
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► Clean the oil inlet hole (1), oil port (2) and bar
groove (3) with a soft brush or STIHL resin
solvent.
► Clean the saw chain with a soft brush or
STIHL resin solvent.
► Mount the guide bar and saw chain.
15.3 Cleaning the Air Filter
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
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► Turn the shroud locks (1) counterclockwise
until the cover (2) can be removed.
► Remove cover (2).
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► Pull the latch (3) forward and remove the air
filter (4).
► Dust down the air filter (4).
► If the air filter (4) is damaged: Install a new air
filter (4).
► From the clean side, blow off the air filter (4)
with compressed air.
15 Cleaning English
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