Instruction Manual

MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C
English
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In some countries the muffler is
equipped with a spark arresting screen.
N If the engine is down on power,
check the spark arresting screen in
the muffler.
N Wait for the muffler to cool down.
N Take out the screws (1) and remove
the cover (2).
N Remove the spark arresting screen
(3) from the muffler (4).
N Clean the spark arresting screen. If
the screen is damaged or heavily
carbonized, fit a new one.
N Refit the spark arresting screen –
place the cover in position and
secure it with the screws.
N If the engine is down on power,
difficult to start or runs poorly at idle
speed, first check the spark plug.
N Fit a new spark plug after about 100
operating hours – or sooner if the
electrodes are badly eroded. Install
only suppressed spark plugs of the
type approved by STIHL – see
"Specifications".
Removing the spark plug
N Simultaneously press the throttle
trigger lockout and throttle trigger
and set the Master Control lever to
cold start l
N Remove the shroud – see "Shroud"
N Pull off the spark plug boot
N Unscrew spark plug
Checking the Spark Plug
N Clean dirty spark plug.
N Check electrode gap (A) and
readjust if necessary – see
"Specifications".
N Rectify the problems which have
caused fouling of the spark plug.
Possible causes are:
– Too much oil in fuel mix.
– Dirty air filter.
– Unfavorable running conditions.
WARNING
Arcing may occur if the adapter nut (1) is
loose or missing. Working in an easily
combustible or explosive atmosphere
may cause a fire or an explosion. This
can result result in serious injuries or
damage to property.
Spark Arresting Screen in
Muffler
3
2
1
1
4
143BA029 KN
Spark Plug
207BA036 KN
000BA039 KN
A
1
000BA045 KN