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Stihl MS 400 C-M User Manual

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Condition Cause Remedy
Chain lubrication sys‐
tem is supplying
insufficient chain oil.
Increase oil feed rate.
The chain is over-ten‐
sioned.
Tension chain properly.
Chainsaw is not
being used properly.
Have correct use explained, then practice.
18.2 Clearing the Combustion
Chamber
Engage the chain brake.
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Rotate the shroud fasteners (1) a quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Remove the shroud (2).
Pull off the spark plug boot (3).
Unscrew the spark plug.
Dry the spark plug.
WARNING
Unconfined sparks may occur if the starter grip
is pulled after the spark plug boot has been
removed. Sparks may cause a fire or an
explosion in an easily combustible or explo‐
sive environment. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries and damage to property.
Move the Master Control lever to posi‐
tion
and hold it there before pulling the
starter grip.
Move the Master Control lever to position
and hold it there.
Pull the starter grip and guide it back several
times.
The combustion chamber is cleared.
Insert and tighten down the spark plug.
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Press the spark plug boot (3) firmly home.
Place the shroud (2) in position.
Rotate the shroud fasteners (1) clockwise until
you hear a click.
The shroud fasteners are locked.
19 Specifications
19.1 STIHL MS 400 C-M Chainsaw
Displacement: 66.8 cc
Engine power to ISO 7293: 4.0 kW (5.4 bhp)
Idle speed to ISO 11681: 2,800 ± 50 rpm
Approved spark plug: NGK CMR6H from
STIHL
Electrode gap: 0.5 mm
Dry weight without guide bar and chain 5.8 kg
Max. fuel tank capacity: 600 cc (0.6 l)
Max. oil tank capacity: 325 cc (0.325 l)
19.2 Chain Sprockets and Chain
Speeds
The following chain sprockets may be used:
7-tooth for 3/8"
Maximum chain speed according to
ISO 11681: 28.9 m/s
Chain speed at maximum power: 21.7 m/s
19.3 Minimum Groove Depth of
Guide Bars
The minimum groove depth depends on the pitch
of the guide bar.
3/8" 6 mm
19 Specifications English
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Stihl MS 400 C-M Specifications

General IconGeneral
Idle speed- RPM
Motor type2-stroke motor
Chain pitch3/8 \
Blade length500 mm
Product colorBlack, Grey, Orange
Automatic oilingYes
Engine displacement66.8 cm³
Power sourceGasoline
Sound power level118 dB
Vibration emission3.5 m/s²
Sound pressure level107 dB
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight5800 g

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