Stihl MS 200 User Manual (English)

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walkermaryAug 20, 2025
Why does my Stihl MS 200 Chainsaw chain receive no oil?
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  kelly13Aug 20, 2025
  Several issues could cause your Stihl Chainsaw chain to receive no oil: * The oil tank might be empty, so you should fill it and check the oil pump setting. * The oil inlet hole in the guide bar could be blocked, requiring cleaning. * The intake hose or pickup body might be clogged, suggesting replacement. * The connector may be blocked, requiring cleaning or replacement. * The valve in the oil tank could be blocked, so you should clean or replace if necessary. * The teeth on the worm might be worn, suggesting replacement. * The oil pump might be damaged or worn, requiring a new oil pump.
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Gary ValdezAug 22, 2025
What to do if the Stihl Chainsaw engine runs roughly and loses power?
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  Rebecca HughesAug 22, 2025
  If your Stihl Chainsaw engine runs roughly, misfires, or experiences temporary power loss, check the following: * Ensure the spark plug boot is firmly attached and replace the spring if needed. * Clean or replace the spark plug if it's sooted or smeared with oil, and check the air filter if sooting recurs. * Properly secure any loose ignition leads in the ignition module. * Use the correct fuel/oil mixture. * Set the air gap correctly between the ignition module and flywheel.
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Laura ThompsonAug 25, 2025
What to do if Stihl Chainsaw engine does not deliver full power?
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  Russell Foster DDSAug 25, 2025
  If your Stihl Chainsaw engine isn't delivering full power or runs erratically, consider these potential causes: * Worn or broken piston rings, which would require fitting new piston rings. * A carbonized muffler or spark arresting screen, suggesting cleaning or replacement. * A dirty air filter, which should be replaced. * A severely kinked or damaged fuel hose, requiring a new hose or repositioning to remove kinks.
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Luis PageAug 26, 2025
Why Stihl Chainsaw engine overheating?
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  Gregory AndersonAug 26, 2025
  If your Stihl Chainsaw engine is overheating, it may be due to insufficient cylinder cooling. This can happen if the air inlets in the fan housing are blocked or if the cooling fins on the cylinder are very dirty. Thoroughly clean all cooling air openings and the cylinder fins.
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Dr. James Butler MDAug 27, 2025
What to do if Stihl Chainsaw carburetor floods and engine stalls?
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  Brandon GonzalesAug 27, 2025
  If your Stihl Chainsaw carburetor floods and the engine stalls, it could be due to: * The inlet needle not sealing because of foreign matter in the valve seat or cone, so you should remove and clean the inlet needle and carburetor. * The inlet control lever sticking on the spindle, so you should check the inlet control lever and replace if necessary. * The helical spring not located on the nipple of the inlet control lever, so you should remove the inlet control lever and refit it correctly. * The perforated disc on the diaphragm being deformed and pressing constantly against the inlet control lever, so you should fit a new metering diaphragm. * The metering diaphragm being deformed, so you should fit a new metering diaphragm.
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jennifer77Aug 29, 2025
Why Stihl MS 200 engine stalling at idle speed?
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  alexisgallowayAug 29, 2025
  If your Stihl Chainsaw engine is stalling at idle speed, it may be because: * The idle jet bores or ports are blocked, so you should clean the carburetor. * The setting of the low-speed screw is too rich or too lean, so you should reset the low-speed screw L correctly. * The setting of the idle speed screw LA is incorrect, causing the throttle shutter to be completely closed, so you should reset the idle speed screw LA correctly.
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Kimberly ReedAug 31, 2025
What to do if Stihl MS 200 Chainsaw chain sprocket wears rapidly?
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  daniel90Aug 31, 2025
  Rapid wear of the chain sprocket on your Stihl Chainsaw can be due to several reasons: * The chain may not be properly tensioned, so ensure it is tensioned as specified. * The wrong chain pitch might be in use, so fit a chain of the correct pitch. * There may be insufficient chain lubrication, so check the chain lubrication. * The chain sprocket itself may be worn, requiring a new chain sprocket.
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Ronald GarciaSep 2, 2025
Why Stihl MS 200 Chainsaw saw chain rotates at idle speed?
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  Dana YangSep 2, 2025
  The saw chain on your Stihl chainsaw might be rotating at idle speed due to: * Engine idle speed being too high, which can be adjusted with the idle speed screw LA (counterclockwise). * Clutch springs being stretched or fatigued, suggesting replacement of the clutch springs or installation of a new clutch. * Clutch spring hooks being broken, requiring replacement of the clutch springs.
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Tiffany BrewerSep 4, 2025
Why Stihl MS 200 Chainsaw saw chain stops under load at full throttle?
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  Lee CarterSep 4, 2025
  If the saw chain on your Stihl chainsaw stops under load at full throttle, it could be because: * The clutch shoes are badly worn, suggesting you install a new clutch. * The clutch drum is badly worn, suggesting you install a new clutch drum.