Stihl MS 500i - Starting the Engine

MS 500i 53
26.1 Tools, Servicing Aids
– Socket, T27x125 – 0812 542 2104 or equivalent
– Torque wrench – 5910 890 0302 or equivalent
– Screwdriver, T27x200 – 5910 890 2415 or equivalent
– Loctite 242 (medium-strength threadlocking
adhesive) – 0786 111 2101
26.2 Removing Muffler and Heat Shield
N Preparations, @ 3.1.
N Remove the spark arrestor (if fitted).
N Take out the screws (1).
N Take out the screws (3).
N Remove the muffler upper casing (2).
N Remove the gasket (5).
N Take out the screws (4).
N Remove the muffler lower casing (6).
N Remove the muffler gasket (7).
N Remove the heat shield (8).
26.3 Installing Muffler and Heat Shield
N If the sealing faces on the exhaust port, heat shield
(8) and muffler (6 and 2) are damaged: replace the
damaged parts (cylinder (9), heat shield (8), muffler
lower casing (6), muffler upper casing (2)).
N Place the heat shield (8) on the cylinder (9).
N Fit the muffler gasket (7).
N Fit the muffler lower casing (6).
N If the original screws (4) are re-used: Coat threads of
screws (4) with Loctite 242.
N Insert and tighten down the screws (4) firmly.
N Fit gasket (5) on muffler lower casing (6).
N Fit the upper casing (2).
N If the original screws (3) are re-used: Coat threads of
screws (3) with Loctite 242.
N Insert and tighten down the screws (3) firmly.
N If the original screws (1) are re-used: Coat threads of
screws (1) with Loctite 242.
N Insert and tighten down the screws (1).
N Install the spark arrestor (if fitted).
N Calibrate the saw, @ 4.
The controller is optimally adjusted to suit the mechanical
and mechatronic components.
26 Muffler, Heat Shield
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6
5
2
7
M5x20 (10 Nm / 89 lbf. in.) 4
M5x20 (10 Nm / 89 lbf. in.) 3
M5x6 (6 Nm / 53 lbf. in.) 1
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