Stihl MS 230 Service Manual

60 MS 210, MS 230, MS 250
– Remove the air filter – b 11.1.
: Pull fuel hose (arrow) off the
carburetor's elbow connector.
: Detach throttle rod from the
throttle trigger.
VA
135RA191
: Pull choke rod (1) out of choke
shaft (2) and switch shaft (3).
– On easy start machines, pull
carburetor forward a little.
: Disconnect fuel hose (1) from the
manual fuel pump, if fitted.
: Pull the hose (2) off the tank vent.
: Remove the carburetor.
: Take the throttle rod off the
throttle shaft.
VA
135RA206
: Remove the grommet with tank
vent from the adjusting screws.
: Slip the gasket off the studs.
– If necessary, remove the shim
from the studs.
Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
VA
135RA208
– Fit the shim with its flat side
facing outward.
– Install a new gasket.
– Tighten down locknuts to 2.5 Nm
(1.8 lbf.ft).
11.2.2 Removing and Installing

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")