Stihl MS 362 Manual

14 MS 362, MS 362 C
Condition Cause Remedy
Engine will not idle, idle speed too
high
Throttle shutter opened too wide by
idle speed screw LA
Reset idle speed screw LA
correctly
Oil seals/crankcase leaking Seal or replace oil seals/crankcase
Throttle shutter does not close Replace throttle shutter and shaft.
Choke shutter does not close Replace end cover with choke
shutter.
Engine stops while idling Idle jet bores
or ports blocked
Clean the carburetor
Low speed screw too rich or
too lean
Reset low speed screw L correctly
Setting of idle speed screw LA
incorrect – throttle shutter
completely closed
Reset idle speed screw LA
correctly
Tank vent faulty Replace tank vent
Leak on fuel hose from tank to
carburetor
Seal connections or install new fuel
hose
Saw chain rotates at idle speed Engine idle speed too high Readjust with idle speed screw LA
(counterclockwise)
Clutch springs stretched or fatigued Replace the clutch springs or install
new clutch
Clutch spring hooks broken Replace the clutch springs

Stihl MS 362 Specifications

General

Displacement	59.0 cm³
Powerhead Weight	5.6 kg
Chain pitch	3/8"
Vibration level (left/right)	3.5/3.5 m/s²
Weight	5.6 kg
Guide Bar Length	40-50 cm (16-20 in)
Oil Capacity	325 cc
Weight (without cutting equipment)	5.6 kg
Oil tank volume	325 cc