Stihl MS170 User Manual

MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C
English
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N Fit the guide bar over the studs (1) –
the cutting edges on the top of the
bar must point to the right.
N Engage the peg of the tensioner
slide in the locating hole (2) –- place
the chain over the sprocket (3) at
the same time.
N Turn the tensioning screw (4)
clockwise until there is very little
chain sag on the underside of the
bar – and the drive link tangs are
engaged in the bar groove.
N Refit the sprocket cover and screw
on the nut only fingertight.
N Go to chapter on "Tensioning the
Saw Chain"
Removing the chain sprocket cover
N Swing grip (1) into position (until it
engages)
N Turn the wing nut (2) to the left until
it hangs loosely in the chain
sprocket cover (3)
N Remove chain sprocket cover (3)
Mounting the tensioning gear
N Remove and reverse tensioning
gear (1)
N Remove screw (2)
N Position tensioning gear (1) and
guide bar (3) relative to one another
N Insert and tighten screw (2)
4
1
1
2
3
207BA010 KN
Mounting the Bar and Chain
(quick chain tensioner)
1
2
3
2310BA013 KN
1
2310BA014 KN
2310BA015 KN
2
1
3
2310BA016 KN
2
2310BA017 KN

Stihl MS170 Specifications

General

Displacement	30.1 cc
Powerhead Weight	3.9 kg (8.6 lbs)
Sound Pressure Level	100 dB(A)
Engine Power	1.7 bhp
Weight	8.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity	8.5 oz
Chain Oil Capacity	145 ml (4.9 fl oz)
Oilomatic Chain Pitch	3/8 in
Chain Pitch	3/8 in
Guide Bar Length	30-35 cm (12-14 in.)