Operation Manual
50
English / USA
MS 650, MS 660
For periods of about 3 months or longer:
: Drain and clean the fuel tank in a 
well ventilated area.
: Dispose of remaining fuel and 
cleaning solution properly in 
accordance with local 
environmental requirements.
: Run engine until carburetor is dry, 
this helps prevent the carburetor 
diaphragms sticking together.
: Remove the saw chain and guide 
bar, clean them and spray with 
corrosion inhibiting oil.
: Thoroughly clean the unit, 
pay special attention to the cylinder 
fins and air filter.
: If you use a biological chain and bar 
lubricant, e.g. STIHL BioPlus, 
completely fill the chain oil tank.
: Store the unit in a dry and high or 
locked location, out of the reach of 
children and other unauthorized 
persons.
: Remove the chain sprocket cover, 
chain and guide bar.
: Disengage the chain brake:
Pull hand guard toward the front 
handle.
– Replace the chain sprocket after 
using two Oilomatic chains.
– Replace sooner if the wear marks 
on the sprocket are deeper than 
approx. 0.02 in (0,5 mm) since this 
would reduce the life of the chain. 
You can use a gauge (“Special 
Accessories”) to check the depth of 
the wear marks on sprockets.
It is best to use two chains in 
rotation with one sprocket.
Use only original STIHL chain sprockets 
to ensure correct operation of the chain 
brake.
: Use a screwdriver to remove 
the E-clip (1).
: Take off the washer (2) and rim 
sprocket (3).
: Examine splines on clutch drum (4) 
– if wear marks are severe, fit a new 
clutch drum.
: Pull clutch drum or spur sprocket  
(5) and needle cage (6) off the 
crankshaft.
Storing the Machine Checking and Replacing 
Chain Sprocket
001BA121 KN
001BA122 KN
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