Stihl MS 230 Service Manual

27MS 210, MS 230, MS 250
: Apply puller (1) 5910 890 4400
(jaws 0000 893 3711 with No. 6
profile).
– Clamp the puller arms.
– Pull out the oil seal.
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Take care not to damage the
crankshaft stub.
: If an oil seal with clamping ring
(1) is installed, use puller and
No. 3.1 jaws to remove the
clamping ring. Pry the sealing
ring (2) out of the housing.
– Clean sealing face with STIHL
cleaner – b 13.
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If the cylinder and engine pan are
assembled, only oil seal
9638 003 1581 (with clamping ring)
may be installed.
– Lubricate sealing lip of oil seal
with grease – b 13.
– Thinly coat the outside diameter
of the oil seal with sealant –
b 13.
– Place the oil seal in position with
the clamping ring faces up.
: Use the press sleeve (1)
1123 893 2400 to install the oil
seal.
– Wait about one minute, then
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rotate the crankshaft.
– Fit a new retaining ring.
– Install the oil pump – b 10.5.
– Install the clutch – b 5.3.
Ignition side:
– Remove the flywheel – b 7.5.
: Apply puller (1) 5910 890 4400
(jaws 0000 893 3711 with No. 6
profile).
– Clamp the puller arms.
– Pull out the oil seal.
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Stihl MS 230 Specifications

General

Engine Power	2.0 kW
Displacement	40.2 cc
Weight	4.6 kg
Power Output	2.0 kW
Chain Pitch	3/8"
Powerhead Weight	4.6 kg
Bar Length	40 cm
Oil Capacity	200 cc
Bar Lengths Available	35 cm (14") / 40 cm (16")