Stihl MS 881 User Manual

Saw chain runs continuously while engine is
idling
► Carry out the standard setting.
► Start the engine and disengage the chain
brake.
► Warm up the engine by opening and closing
the throttle for about 1 minute.
► Turn the idle speed screw (LA) counterclock‐
wise until the saw chain stops running.
► Turn the idle speed screw (LA) one full turn
counterclockwise.
18.4 Clearing the Combustion
Chamber
► Engage the chain brake.
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► Remove the filter cover (1).
► Pull off the spark plug boot (2).
► Unscrew the spark plug.
► Dry the spark plug.
WARNING
■ Unconfined sparks may occur if the starter grip
is pulled after the spark plug boot has been
removed. Sparks may cause a fire or an
explosion in an easily combustible or explo‐
sive environment. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries and damage to property.
►
Move the Master Control lever to position
and hold it there before pulling the starter
grip.
►
Move the Master Control lever to position
and hold it there.
► Pull the starter grip and guide it back several
times.
The combustion chamber is cleared.
► Insert and tighten down the spark plug.
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► Press the spark plug boot (2) firmly home.
► Fit the filter cover (1).
19 Specifications
19.1 STIHL MS 881 Chainsaw
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Displacement: 121.6 cm³
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Engine power to ISO 7293: 6.4 kW (8.7 bhp)
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Idle speed to ISO 11681: 2800 ± 50 min
-1
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Approved spark plug: Bosch WSR 6 F from
STIHL
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Electrode gap of the spark plug: 0.5 mm
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Dry weight without guide bar and saw chain
9.9 kg
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Max. fuel tank capacity: 1300 cc (1.3 l)
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Max. oil tank capacity: 700 cc (0.7 l)
19.2 Chain Sprockets and Chain
Speeds
The following chain sprockets may be used:
7-tooth for .404"
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Maximum chain speed according to
ISO 11681: 27.1 m/s
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Chain speed at maximum power: 23.9 m/s
19.3 Minimum Groove Depth of
Guide Bars
The minimum groove depth depends on the pitch
of the guide bar.
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.404": 7 mm
19.4 Sound Values and Vibration
Values
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Sound pressure level L
pA
measured according
to ISO 22868: 106 dB(A). The K value for the
sound pressure level is 2 dB(A).
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Sound power level L
wA
measured according to
ISO 22868: 118 dB(A). K-value (uncertainty)
for sound power level is 2 dB(A).
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Vibration level a
hv, eq
measured according to
ISO 22867
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Handlebar: 8.9 m/s². The K value for the
vibration level is 2 m/s².
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Control handle: 8.9 m/s². The K value for
the vibration level is 2 m/s².
English 19 Specifications
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Stihl MS 881 Specifications

General

Idle speed	2800 RPM
Motor type	2-stroke motor
Chain pitch	1/2.47 \
Blade length	900 mm
Product color	Black, Grey, Orange
Motor speed (max)	8500 RPM
Oil tank capacity	0.7 L
Fuel tank capacity	1.3 L
Engine displacement	121.6 cm³
Kickback protection	Yes
Engine power	8.7 hp
Power source	Gasoline
Sound power level	118 dB
Vibration emission	8.9 m/s²
Sound pressure level	106 dB

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	9800 g