Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- STIHL MS 171, 181, 211
- 1 Guide to Using this Manual
- 2 Safety Precautions
- 3 Reactive Forces
- 4 Working Techniques
- 5 Cutting Attachment
- 6 Mounting the Bar and Chain (side chain tensioner)
- 7 Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick chain tensioner)
- 8 Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain tensioner)
- 9 Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick chain tensioner)
- 10 Checking Chain Tension
- 11 Fuel
- 12 Fueling
- 13 Chain Lubricant
- 14 Filling Chain Oil Tank
- 15 Checking Chain Lubrication
- 16 Chain Brake
- 17 Winter Operation
- 18 Starting / Stopping the Engine
- 18.1 Positions of the master control lever
- 18.2 Adjusting the master control lever
- 18.3 Fuel pump
- 18.4 Holding the chain saw
- 18.5 Starting
- 18.6 Starting the chain saw
- 18.7 When the engine has turned over for the first time
- 18.8 Once the engine is running
- 18.9 At very low temperatures
- 18.10 Switch off the engine
- 18.11 If the engine does not start
- 19 Operating Instructions
- 20 Taking Care of the Guide Bar
- 21 Shroud
- 22 Air Filter System
- 23 Cleaning the Air Filter
- 24 Adjusting the Carburetor
- 25 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler
- 26 Spark Plug
- 27 Engine Running Behavior
- 28 Storing the Machine
- 29 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket
- 30 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain
- 31 Maintenance and Care
- 32 Main Parts
- 33 Specifications
- 34 Ordering Spare Parts
- 35 Maintenance and Repairs
- 36 Disposal
- 37 EC Declaration of Conformity
001BA226 KN
► Fit filler cap and turn it counterclockwise until it
engages in the seat of the filling port
► Continue to turn the filler cap counterclockwise
(approx. 1/4 turn) – this will twist the base of
the cap into the correct position
► Turn the filler cap clockwise and close it – see
the section "Closing" and "Checking the lock"
12.4 Filler cap with marking
12.4.1 To open:
001BA236 KN
► Open bracket
001BA232 KN
► Turn filler cap (approx. 1/4 turn)
001BA234 KN
Markings on filler cap and fuel tank must align
001BA237 KN
► Remove the filler cap
12.4.2 Filling with fuel
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do
not overfill the tank.
STIHL recommends using the STIHL filling sys‐
tem for fuel (special accessory).
► Fill with fuel
12.4.3 Closing
001BA234 KN
Bracket is in an upright position:
► Position filler cap – markings on filler cap and
fuel tank must align
► Push the filler cap down as far as it will go
English 12 Fueling
22 0458-533-8321-E