Stihl MS 390 User Manual

50 MS 290, MS 310, MS 390
: Thread the new rope through the
top of the starter grip.
– Pull the rope with knot into the
starter grip.
VA
146RA195
ElastoStart starter grip
: Pry nipple of starter rope out of
the starter grip.
– Remove remaining rope from the
starter grip.
VA
176RA183
: Thread the new rope through the
top of the starter grip.
VA
212RA206
All versions
: Thread the other end of the rope,
from outside, through the guide
bushing in the fan housing.
209RA143
VA
: Thread end of rope through hole
in the side of the rotor, pull it out.
209RA144
VA
– Secure the rope with a simple
overhand knot.
: Pull the rope back until the knot
locates in the rotor’s recess.
– Tension the rewind spring,
b 8.5.1
209RA145
VA

Stihl MS 390 Specifications

General

Engine Displacement	64.1 cc
Chain Pitch	3/8"
Weight	6.2 kg
Guide Bar Lengths	40 to 50 cm
Fuel Capacity	0.68 l (23.0 oz)