Maintenance And Care - Stihl MS 171 Instruction Manual

Maintenance and Care

The following maintenance intervals apply for normal operating conditions only. If your daily working
time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work area, resin-rich wood, tropical
wood, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. If you only use the saw occasionally, extend
the intervals accordingly.
Complete machine
Throttle trigger, trigger interlock, choke lever, stop
switch, Master Control (depending on version)
Chain brake
Pickup body/filter in fuel tank
Fuel tank
Chain oil tank
Chain lubrication
Saw chain
Guide bar
Chain sprocket
Air filter
Anti-vibration elements
MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
Visual inspection (condition, leaks)
Clean
Check operation
Check operation
1)
Have checked by dealer
Check
Clean, replace filter element
Replace
Clean
Clean
Check
Inspect, also check sharpness
Check chain tension
Sharpen
Check (wear, damage)
Clean and turn over
Deburr
Replace
Check
Clean
Replace
Check
1)
Have replaced by dealer
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