Stihl MS 362 Manual

46 MS 362, MS 362 C
6.7 Piston
Before removing the cylinder,
decide whether or not the
crankshaft has to be removed as
well, b 6.6
– Remove the cylinder, b 6.5
The snap ring at the clutch side
cannot be removed.
: At the ignition side, use a suitable
tool at the recess (arrow) to
remove the hookless snap ring
from the piston boss.
: Push the assembly drift (1)
1108 893 4700 through the
installed snap ring.
: Use the assembly drift (1)
1108 893 4700 to push the piston
pin out of the piston.
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If the piston pin is stuck, release it
by tapping the end of the drift lightly
with a hammer.
Hold the piston steady during this
process to ensure that no jolts are
transmitted to the connecting rod.
– Remove the piston.
– Inspect the piston rings and
replace if necessary, b 6.8
: Pull out the needle cage (1),
check it and replace if necessary.
Installing
– Lubricate the needle cage with oil
and push it into the connecting
rod.
Line up the piston so that the arrow
on the piston crown points towards
the spiked bumper (exhaust port).
The assembly drift can be pushed
through the installed snap ring.
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– Place the piston on the
connecting rod.
: Push the assembly drift (1)
1108 893 4700, small diameter
first, through the piston and small
end (needle cage) and line up the
piston.
– Lubricate the piston pin with oil.
: Fit the piston pin (1) on the
assembly drift (2) and slide it into
the piston.
: Remove the sleeve (1) from the
installing tool (2) 5910 890 2212.
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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