Chainsaw User Manual
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English / USA
MS 290, MS 310, MS 390
Engine
EPA / CEPA:
The Emission Compliance Period 
referred to on the Emissions 
Compliance Label indicates the number 
of operating hours for which the engine 
has been shown to meet Federal 
emission requirements.
Category:
A = 300 hours, 
B = 125 hours, 
C = 50 hours
CARB:
The Emission Compliance Period used 
on the CARB Air Index Label indicates 
the terms: 
Extended = 300 hours 
Intermediate = 125 hours 
Moderate = 50 hours 
STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine
MS 290
MS 310
MS 390
Magneto Ignition System
Electronic (breakerless)
Spark plug (suppressed)
Bosch WSR 6 F, NGK BPMR 7 A,
Electrode gap
0.02 in (0.5 mm)
Fuel / Oil System
Diaphragm carburetor
All position with integral fuel pump
Fuel tank capacity
1.2 US pt (0,56 l)
Fuel mixture
See "Fuel"
Air filter
Prefilter (coarse filter) and bisectional 
box filter
Chain lubrication
Fully automatic, speed-controlled rotary 
piston oil pump.
Oil tank capacity
0.68 US pt (0,33 l)
Weight
without bar and chain
13 lb (5,9 kg)
Specifications
Displacement 3.45 cu.in (56,5 cm
3
)
Bore 1.81 in (46 mm)
Stroke 1.34 in (34 mm)
Idle speed 2,800 rpm
Displacement 3.60 cu.in (59,0 cm
3
)
Bore 1.85 in (47 mm)
Stroke 1.34 in (34 mm)
Idle speed 2,800 rpm
Displacement 3.90 cu.in (64,1 cm
3
)
Bore 1.93 in (49 mm)
Stroke 1.34 in (34 mm)
Idle speed 2,800 rpm










