Stihl MS 311 User Manual

MS 311, MS 391
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felling cut. The chain brake will operate
only if it has been properly maintained
and the hand guard has not been
modified in any way.
Check operation of chain brake
Before starting work: Run engine at idle
speed, engage the chain brake (push
hand guard toward bar nose).
Accelerate up to full throttle for no more
than 3 seconds – the chain must not
rotate. The hand guard must be free
from dirt and move freely.
Chain brake maintenance
The chain brake is subject to normal
wear. It is necessary to have it serviced
and maintained regularly by trained
personnel, such as your STIHL servicing
dealer, at the following intervals:
Remove shroud
N Move the Master Control lever to the
stop position 0
N Push the hand guard forwards – the
saw chain is blocked
N Loosen screws (1)
N Remove the shroud (2)
Pre-heat carburetor
At temperatures below +50 °F
(+10 °C)
N Pull the slide (1) out of the
position s (summer operation)
N Place the slide in the position r
(winter operation) – r facing
upwards
N Refit the shroud and tighten the
screws
Heated air is now drawn in from around
the cylinder and circulates around the
carburetor – this helps prevent
carburetor icing.
At temperatures above +70 °F
(+20 °C)
N Ensure that the slide is set back to
position s (summer operation)
without fail, otherwise the engine
may malfunction due to overheating
Full-time usage: every 3
months
Part-time usage: every 6
months
Occasional usage: every 12
months
Winter Operation
1
4903BA002 KN
1
1
2
1
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Stihl MS 311 Specifications

General

Oil tank capacity	0.348 L
Fuel tank capacity	0.6 L
Power source	Gasoline

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	6200 g