Stihl MS 170 User Manual

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English / USA
MS 170, MS 180, MS 180 C
Chain brake maintenance
The chain brake is subject to normal
wear. It is necessary to have it serviced
and maintained regularly by trained
personnel, such as your STIHL servicing
dealer, at the following intervals:
The four positions of the
Master Control lever
$ = Engine off –
ignition is switched off.
# = Normal run position –
engine runs or can fire.
To move the Master Control lever from #
to n or l, press down the throttle
trigger interlock and squeeze throttle
trigger at the same time.
n=Warm start – this position is used to
start a warm engine. The Master
Control lever moves to the normal
run position as soon as the throttle
trigger is squeezed.
l=Cold start – this position is used to
start a cold engine.
Models with Easy Start
System:
: Press in the button to open the
decompression valve.
The decompression valve closes as
soon as the engine fires.
: For this reason you must press in
the button before each starting
attempt.
Full-time professional
users: every 3
months
Semi-professional
users (in agriculture
and construction): every 6
months
Hobby and
occasional users: every 12
months
Information
Before You Start
STOP
0
001BA140 KN
Starting / Stopping
the Engine
143BA016 KN

Stihl MS 170 Specifications

General

Idle speed	- RPM
Chain pitch	3/8 \
Blade length	350 mm
Product color	Black, Orange, White
Automatic oiling	Yes
Oil tank capacity	0.145 L
Fuel tank capacity	0.25 L
Engine displacement	30.1 cm³
Engine power	1.7 hp
Power source	Gasoline

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	3900 g