Stihl Ms 500I; Chain Sprockets; Minimum Groove Depth Of Guide Bars; Depth Gauge Setting - Stihl MS 500i Instruction Manual

23 Specifications

23.2 STIHL MS 500i

– Displacement: 4.83 cu. in. (79.2 cm³)
– Engine power according to ISO 7293: 6.7 bhp (5.0 kW)
– Idle speed according to ISO 11681: 3000 ± 50 rpm
– Maximum engine speed: 13,700 rpm
– Recommended spark plugs: NGK CMR6H by STIHL
– Spark plug electrode gap: 0.02 in. (0.5 mm)
– Weight without fuel, oil, guide bar or saw chain:
– MS 500i: 13.9 lbs. (6.3 kg)
– MS 500i R with wrap-around handle: 14.8 lbs. (6.7 kg)
– Maximum fuel tank volume: 26.5 oz. (0.785 l)
– Maximum oil tank volume: 11.0 oz. (0.325 l)
Do not use BIA or TCW rated (2-cycle water cooled) mix oils
or other mix oils that state they are for use in both water
cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors,
snowmobiles, chain saws, mopeds, etc.).

23.3 Chain Sprockets

The following chain sprockets are available for this model
chain saw:
– 7-tooth for 3/8" pitch

23.4 Minimum Groove Depth of Guide Bars

The minimum groove depth of a guide bar depends on the
pitch of the guide bar.
– Minimum groove depth for 3/8" pitch guide bars:
0.236 in. (6 mm)

23.5 Depth Gauge Setting

The depth gauge setting of a saw chain depends on the pitch
of the chain.
– Depth gauge setting for 3/8" pitch chains: 0.026 in.
(0.65 mm)
0458-809-8621-A

23.6 Symbols on the Chain Saw

Engage and disengage the chain brake.
Fuel Tank
Chain Oil Tank
Direction of saw chain rotation
Oil Flow Adjusting Screw
Turn clockwise to tension the saw chain
Decompression Valve
Stop Switch
Certification/listing mark of CSA
STIHL products must not be disposed of in the
household trash, but only in accordance with local,
state and federal laws and regulations and as
provided in this manual, @ 26.

23.7 Engineering Improvements

STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its
products. As a result, engineering changes and
improvements are made from time to time. Therefore, some
changes, modifications and improvements may not be
covered in this manual. If the operating characteristics or the
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