Checking Chain Lubrication - Stihl MSE 170 C Instruction Manual

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Left: Bottom of cap is twisted –
inner mark (1) in line with
outer mark.
Right: Bottom of cap in correct posi -
tion – inner mark is under the
grip. It is not in line with the
outer mark.
Place the cap on the opening and
N
rotate it counterclockwise until it
engages the filler neck.
Continue rotating the cap
N
counterclockwise (about a quarter
turn) – this causes the bottom of the
cap to be turned to the correct
position.
Turn the cap clockwise and lock it in
N
position – see section on "Closing
the filler cap".
MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C
Checking oil level
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Check the oil level regularly during
N
operation.
Top up the oil tank when the oil level
N
reaches the "min" mark (1) or
earlier.
If the oil level in the tank does not go
down, the reason may be a fault in the oil
supply system: Check chain lubrication,
clean the oilways, contact your dealer
for assistance if necessary STIHL
recommends that you have servicing
and repair work carried out exclusively
by an authorized STIHL servicing
dealer.

Checking Chain Lubrication

The saw chain must always throw off a
small amount of oil.
NOTICE
Never operate your saw without chain
lubrication. If the chain runs dry, the
whole cutting attachment will be
irretrievably damaged within a very short
time. Always check chain lubrication and
the oil level in the tank before starting
work.
Every new chain has to be broken in for
about 2 to 3 minutes.
After breaking in the chain, check chain
tension and adjust if necessary – see
"Checking Chain Tension".
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