Instruction Manual

► Position the spark plug boot (5) so that the lug
(6) points vertically upwards.
► Press the spark plug boot (5) firmly home.
► Place the shroud (4) in position.
► Rotate the shroud lock (3) clockwise until you
hear a click.
The shroud lock (3) is secure.
► Fit the filter cover (2).
► Rotate the filter cover lock (1) clockwise until
you hear a click.
The filter cover lock (1) is secure.
19 Specifications
19.1 STIHL MS 500i Chainsaw
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Displacement: 79.2 cc
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Engine power to ISO 7293: 5.0 kW (6.8 bhp)
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Idle speed to ISO 11681: 3,000 ± 50 rpm
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Approved spark plug: NGK CMR6H from
STIHL
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Electrode gap: 0.5 mm
Dry weight without guide bar and chain
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MS 500i: 6.2 kg
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MS 500i with handle heating: 6.3 kg
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Max. fuel tank capacity: 785 cc (0.785 l)
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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.
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3/8" 6 mm
19.4 Noise and Vibration Data
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Sound pressure level L
p
measured according
to ISO 22868: 106 dB(A) K-value (uncertainty)
for noise pressure level is 2 dB(A).
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Sound power level L
w
measured according to
ISO 22868: 119 dB(A) K-value (uncertainty)
for sound power level is 2 dB(A).
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Vibration level a
hv
measured according to
ISO 22867:
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Front handle (handlebar): 4.2 m/s² K-value
(uncertainty) for vibration level is 2 m/s².
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Rear handle: 4.0 m/s² K-value (uncertainty)
for vibration level is 2 m/s².
For further details on compliance with Vibration
Directive 2002/44/EC visit www.stihl.com/vib.
19.5 REACH
REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and
Restriction of Chemical substances.
For information on compliance with the REACH
regulation see www.stihl.com/reach.
19.6 Exhaust Emissions
The CO
2
value measured in the EU type approval
procedure is specified at www.stihl.com/co2.
The measured CO
2
value was determined on a
representative engine in accordance with a
standardized test procedure under laboratory
conditions and does not represent either an
explicit or implied guarantee of the performance
of a specific engine.
The applicable exhaust emission requirements
are fulfilled by the intended usage and mainte‐
nance described in this instruction manual. The
type approval expires if the engine is modified in
any way.
20 Bar and Chain Combinations
20.1 STIHL MS 500i Chainsaw
Pitch Drive link
gauge/groove
width
Length Guide bar Nose
sprocket
teeth
Number of
drive links
Saw chain
3/8” 1.6 mm
40 cm
Rollomatic E
11
60
36 RS (Type
3621)
36 RS3 (Type
3626)
36 RM (Type
3652)
36 RM3 (Type
3664)
Rollomatic ES
Duromatic -
45 cm
Rollomatic E
11
66Rollomatic ES
Duromatic -
English 19 Specifications
26 0458-809-0121-B. VA0.A21.