Stihl MS 230 Service Manual

65MS 210, MS 230, MS 250
Easy start machines only:
– Remove the air filter – b 11.1.
– Remove the shutter – b 8.
– Remove the spark plug boot.
: Carefully push cover, if fitted, with
thumb in direction of arrow until it
is released from its seat.
– Remove the cover.
VA
135RA219
: Disconnect hoses from the
connectors.
VA
135RA220
: Carefully squeeze the retaining
tabs together.
– Pump the fuel pump out of its
seat in the handle housing.
Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
VA
135RA221
– Push home the fuel pump (short
intake stub facing the air filter)
until retaining tabs snap into
position.
– Connect suction hose from
carburetor to the short stub on
right.
– Connect hose from connector to
long stub on left.
The hoses must not be
interchanged.
: Push the cover (1) under the
upper retaining tab (2) and push
the pin (3) into the bore in the
handle housing.
VA
208RA041
1
3
2
The hoses for the tank vent and fuel
supply must not be damaged in any
way. Replace them if necessary.
– Remove the filter housing –
b 11.2.2.
Machines without manual fuel
pump:
: Remove vent hose from tank.
11.6 Manual Fuel Pump 11.7 Hoses

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")