Stihl MS 362 Manual

1MS 362, MS 362 C
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© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2010
RA_553_00_01_03
1. Introduction and
Safety Precautions 3
1.1 Introduction 3
1.2 Safety Precautions 4
2. Specifications 5
2.1 Motor 5
2.2 Fuel System 5
2.3 Ignition System 5
2.4 Chain Lubrication 5
2.5 Tightening Torques 6
3. Troubleshooting 8
3.1 Clutch 8
3.2 Chain Drive,
Chain Brake,
Chain Tensioner 9
3.3 Chain Lubrication 10
3.4 Rewind Starter 11
3.5 Ignition System 12
3.6 Carburetor 13
3.7 Engine 16
4. Clutch 17
4.1 Clutch Drum 18
5. Chain Brake 20
5.1 Checking Operation 20
5.2 Brake Band 20
5.3 Brake Lever 22
5.4 Brake Lever
on Machines with
QuickStop Super 23
5.4.1 Adjusting the
Brake Cable 25
5.4.2 Brake Cable 26
5.5 Cam Lever 28
5.6 Pins 29
5.7 Chain Tensioner 30
5.7.1 Quick Chain
Tensioner 31
5.8 Bar Mounting Studs 31
6. Engine 33
6.1 Muffler 33
6.2 Leakage Test 34
6.2.1 Preparations 34
6.2.2 Vacuum Test 35
6.2.3 Pressure Test 35
6.3 Oil Seals 36
6.4 Shroud 37
6.5 Cylinder 37
6.6 Crankshaft 39
6.6.1 Bearings / Crankcase 44
6.7 Piston 46
6.8 Piston Rings 48
6.9 Decompression Valve 48
7. Ignition System 49
7.1 Ignition Timing 49
7.2 Preseparator 49
7.3 Ignition Module 49
7.4 Testing the
Ignition Module 51
7.5 Spark Plug Boot /
Ignition Lead 52
7.6 Flywheel 53
7.7 Short Circuit Wire 54
7.7.1 Testing 54
7.7.2 Removing and
Installing 55
7.7.3 Ground Wire 56
7.7.4 Contact Spring 57
7.8 Ignition System
Troubleshooting 58
8. Rewind Starter 61
8.1 General 61
8.2 Fan housing 61
8.3 Pawls 61
8.4 Rope Rotor 62
8.5 Starter Rope / Grip 63
8.6 Tensioning the
Rewind Spring 64
8.7 Replacing the
Rewind Spring 65
9. Servicing the
AV System 67
9.1 Buffer on Oil Tank 67
9.2 AV Spring on Oil Tank 67
9.2.1 AV Spring on Oil Tank -
Machines with Heating 67
9.3 AV Spring
on Fuel Tank 68
9.4 AV Spring
on Handlebar 69
9.4.1 Machines
with Heating 70
9.5 Annular and
Stop Buffers 70
9.6 Handlebar 71
9.7 Handlebar
with Heating 72
10. Control Levers 78
10.1 Master Control Lever 78
10.1.1 Removing
and Installing 78
10.2 Throttle Trigger/
Interlock Lever 79
10.3 Throttle Trigger/
Interlock Lever –
QuickStop Super 80
10.3.1 Switch Lever –
QuickStop Super 82
10.3.2 Interlock Lever –
QuickStop Super 82
10.3.3 Choke Rod 83
10.3.4 Throttle Rod 84
11. Chain Lubrication 85
11.1 Pickup Body 85
11.2 Oil Suction Hose 85
11.3 Oil Pump 86
11.4 Valve 87
Contents

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