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STIHL MS 210, 230, 250 2003-04

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© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2007
Contents
1. Introduction 2
2. Safety Precautions 3
3. Specifications 4
3.1 Engine 4
3.1.1 Engine (USA only) 4
3.2 Fuel System 5
3.3 Ignition System 5
3.4 Chain Lubrication 5
3.5 Tightening Torques 6
4. Troubleshooting
Chart 8
4.1 Clutch, Chain Drive,
Chain Brake,
Chain Tensioner 8
4.2 Rewind Starter 9
4.3 Chain Lubrication 10
4.4 Ignition System 11
4.5 Carburetor 12
4.6 Engine 14
5. Clutch, Chain Drive,
Chain Brake and
Chain Tensioner 15
5.1 Clutch Drum / Chain
Sprocket 15
5.2 Chain Catcher 16
5.3 Clutch 16
5.4 Chain Brake 18
5.4.1 Checking Operation 18
5.4.2 Removing 19
5.4.3 Installing 20
5.5 Front Chain Tensioner 22
5.6 Side Chain Tensioner 22
6. Engine 23
6.1 Muffler/Spark
Arresting Screen 23
6.2 Leakage Test 24
6.2.1 Preparations 24
6.2.2 Pressure Test 25
6.2.3 Vacuum Test 26
6.3 Oil Seals 26
6.4 Removing and
Installing 28
6.5 Cylinder 29
6.6 Piston 31
6.7 Piston Rings 33
6.8 Crankshaft 33
6.9 Decompression Valve 34
7. Ignition System 34
7.1 Spark Plug Boot 35
7.2 Ignition Module 35
7.3 Testing the
Ignition Coil 36
7.4 Checking the
Wiring Harness 36
7.4.1 Ignition Timing 37
7.4.2 Removing and
Installing 37
7.5 Flywheel 38
7.6 Ignition System
Troubleshooting 39
8. Rewind Starter 42
8.1 General 42
8.2 Removing and
Installing 42
8.3 Rope Rotor 42
8.4 Segment 44
8.5 Starter Rope 44
8.5.1 Elastostart 45
8.5.2 Tensioning 46
8.6 Rewind Spring 47
8.7 Pawl 48
9. AV Handle System/
Handle Housing 48
9.1 Annular Buffers 48
9.2 Front Handle 49
9.3 Handle Housing 50
9.4 Switch Shaft 52
9.5 Contact Spring 52
9.6 Throttle Trigger/
Interlock Lever 53
10. Chain Lubrication 54
10.1 Pickup Body 54
10.2 Connector/
Suction Hose 55
10.3 Valve 55
10.4 Worm 56
10.5 Oil Pump 57
11. Fuel System 58
11.1 Air Filter 58
11.2 Carburetor 59
11.2.1 Leakage Test 59
11.2.2 Removing and
Installing 60
11.2.3 Adjusting
(Carburetor
without Limiter Cap) 61
11.2.4 Adjusting
(Carburetor with
Limiter Cap) 62
11.2.5 Standard Setting
(Carburetor with
Limiter Cap) 62
11.3 Tank Vent 63
11.4 Pickup Body 64
11.5 Suction Hose 64
11.6 Manual Fuel Pump 65
11.7 Hoses 65
11.8 Fuel Tank 67
12. Special Servicing
Tools 69
13. Servicing Aids 71

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This service manual contains
detailed descriptions of all the repair
and servicing procedures specific to
this power tool series.
As the design concept of model
MS 210, 230 and 250 chainsaws is
almost identical, the descriptions
and servicing procedures in thus
manual generally apply to all three
models. Differences are described
in detail.
You should make use of the
illustrated parts lists while carrying
out repair work. They show the
installed positions of the individual
components and assemblies.
Refer to the latest edition of the
relevant parts list to check the part
numbers of any replacement parts.
A fault on the machine may have
several causes. To help locate the
fault, consult the troubleshooting
charts for all assemblies and
systems in this manual and the
"STIHL Service Training System".
Refer to the "Technical Information”
bulletins for engineering changes
which have been introduced since
publication of this service manual.
Technical information bulletins also
supplement the parts list until a
revised edition is issued.
The special tools mentioned in the
descriptions are listed in chapter
"Special Servicing Tools" of this
manual. Use the part numbers to
identify the tools in the "STIHL
Special Tools" manual.
The manual lists all special
servicing tools currently available
from STIHL.
Symbols are included in the text and
pictures for greater clarity.
The meanings are as follows:
In the descriptions:
: = Action to be taken as
shown in the illustration
(above the text)
– = Action to be taken that is
not shown in the illustration
(above the text)
In the illustrations:
A Pointer (short)
aDirection of movement (long)
b 4.2 = Reference to another
chapter, i.e. chapter 4.2
in this example.
Service manuals and all technical
Information bulletins are intended
exclusively for the use of STIHL
servicing dealers. They must not be
passed to third parties.
Servicing and repairs are made
considerably easier if the clamp (1)
5910 890 2000 is used to mount the
machine on assembly stand (2)
5910 890 3100 so that one clamp
screw engages the outer 10 mm
bore (3) in the assembly stand.
To service the underside of the
machine (e.g. remove the oil pump),
turn the machine through
180 degrees and mount it so that
one clamp screw engages the inner
10 mm bore (1) in the assembly
stand.
Note:
Pull the hand guard back against
the front handle for this purpose.
Always use original STIHL
replacement parts.
They can be identified by the
STIHL part number,
the STIH) logo
and the STIHL parts symbol (
This symbol may appear alone on
small parts.
1. Introduction

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If the engine is started up in the
course of repairs or maintenance
work, observe all local and country-
specific safety regulations as well
as the safety precautions and
warnings in the owner’s manual.
Gasoline is an extremely flammable
fuel and can be explosive in certain
conditions.
Improper handling may result in
burns or other serious injuries.
Warning!
Do not smoke or bring any fire,
flame or other source of heat near
the fuel. All work with fuel must be
performed outdoors only. Spilled
fuel must be wiped away
immediately.
2. Safety Precautions

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3. Specifications
3.1 Engine
MS 210 MS 230 MS 250
Displacement: 35.2 cm
3
40.2 cm
3
45.4 cm
3
Bore: 40 mm 40 mm 42.5 mm
Stroke: 28 mm 32 mm 32 mm
Engine power to ISO 7293: 1.6 kW (2.2 HP)
at 9,000 rpm
2.0 kW (2.7 HP)
at 10,000 rpm
2.3 kW (3.1 HP)
at 10,000 rpm
Max. permissible engine speed
(with bar and chain): 12,500 rpm 14,000 rpm 14,000 rpm
Idle speed: 2,800 rpm
Clutch: Centrifugal clutch without linings
Clutch engages at: 4,100 rpm
Crankcase leakage test
at gauge pressure: 0.5 bar
under vacuum: 0.5 bar
3.1.1 Engine (USA only)
MS 210 MS 230 MS 250
Displacement: 2.15 cu. in 2.45 cu. in 2.77 cu. in
Bore: 1.57 in 1.57 in 1.67 in
Stroke: 1.10 in 1.26 in 1.26 in
Engine power to ISO 7293: 1.5 kW (2.01 HP) 1.9 kW (2.55 HP) 2.2 kW (2.95 HP)
Max. permissible engine speed
(with bar and chain): 12,500 rpm 14,000 rpm 14,000 rpm
Idle speed: 2,800 rpm
Clutch: Centrifugal clutch without linings
Clutch engages at: 4,100 rpm
Crankcase leakage test
at gauge pressure: 7.25 psi
under vacuum: 7.25 psi

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3.2 Fuel System
Carburetor leakage test
at gauge pressure: 0.8 bar (11.6 psi)
Function of tank vent
at gauge pressure: 0.3 bar (4.35 psi)
0.05 bar (0.72 psi)
Fuel: see owner’s manual
3.3 Ignition System
Air gap between ignition module
and fanwheel: 0.2 – 0.4 mm (0.008 – 0.015 in)
Spark plug (resistor type): Bosch WSR 6F
NGK BPMR 7A
Electrode gap: 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
3.4 Chain Lubrication
Fully automatic speed-controlled oil pump with rotary piston
Oil delivery rate: approx. 7.5 cc/min (0.46 cu in/min) at 10,000 rpm

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3.5 Tightening Torques
DG screws are used in the polymer and light-alloy components. These screws form a permanent thread when
they are installed for the first time. They can be removed and installed as often as necessary without
detrimentally affecting the strength of the screwed assembly, providing the specified tightening torque is
observed. For this reason always use a torque wrench.
Fastener Thread
size
For component Torque Remarks
kpm Nm
Spline screw IS-M4x15 Cain brake cover 0.2 2.0
Spline screw IS-D4x15 Handle molding 0.16 1.6
Spline screw IS-P5x16 Connector (engine housing/oil pump) 0.4 4.0
Spline screw IS-M4x15 Ground wire (to cylinder) 0.35 3.5
Spline screw IS-DG5x24 Handle housing/front handle 0.35 3.5
Spline screw IS-DG5x24 Hand guard 0.35 3.5
Spline screw IS-DG5x24 Fan housing 0.35 3.5
Spline screw IS-DG5x24 Buffer (to front handle) 0.35 3.5
Spline screw IS-DG5x24 Buffer (to engine housing) 0.35 3.5
Spline screw IS-DG5x24 Ignition module (to engine housing) 0.4 4
Spline screw IS-DG5x24 Cylinder (to engine housing) 0.95 9.5
Collar screw DG 8x18 Guide bar mounting 1.6 16
M12x1 Carrier (clutch) 5.0 50
M14x1.25 Spark plug 2.5 25
Collar locknut M5 Muffler 0.8 8
Collar locknut M5 Filter housing/carburetor 0.27 2.7
Collar nut M8x1 Flywheel to crankshaft 2.8 28
M12x1.5 Decompression valve 1.4 14
Spline screw IS-DG5x16 Spiked bumper 0.37 3.7

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Use the following procedure to fit a DG screw in an existing thread:
– Place the DG screw in the hole and rotate it counterclockwise until drops down slightly.
– Tighten the screw clockwise to the specified torque.
This procedure ensures that the screw engages properly in the existing thread and does not form a new thread,
which would weaken the assembly.
Note:
Power screwdriver speed setting for polymer:
– DG screws max. 500 rpm

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4. Troubleshooting Chart
4.1 Clutch, Chain Drive, Chain Brake, Chain Tensioner
Condition Cause Remedy
Saw chain stops under load at full
throttle
Clutch shoes badly worn Install new clutch
Clutch drum badly worn Install new clutch drum
Brake band stuck Check freedom of movement and
function of brake band
Saw chain rotates at idle speed Engine idle speed too high Readjust with idle speed screw
(counterclockwise)
Clutch springs stretched or fatigued Replace the clutch springs
Clutch spring hooks broken Replace the clutch springs
Loud noises Clutch springs stretched or fatigued Replace all clutch springs
Needle cage damaged Fit new needle cage
Clutch shoe retainer broken Fit new retainer
Clutch shoes and carrier worn Install new clutch
Chain sprocket wears rapidly Chain not properly tensioned Tension chain as specified
Wrong chain pitch Fit chain of correct pitch
Saw chain does not stop
immediately when brake is
activated
Brake spring stretched or broken Fit new brake spring
Brake band stretched / worn /
broken
Fit new brake band

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4.2 Rewind Starter
Condition Cause Remedy
Starter rope broken Rope pulled out too vigorously as
far as stop or over edge, i.e. not
vertically
Fit new starter rope
Normal wear Fit new starter rope
Rewind spring broken
(rope does not rewind)
Spring overtensioned – no reserve
when rope is fully extended
Fit new rewind spring
Very dirty or corroded Clean or replace rewind spring
Starter rope can be pulled out
almost without resistance
(crankshaft does not turn)
Guide peg on pawl or pawl itself is
worn
Fit new pawl
Spring clip fatigued Fit new spring clip
Starter rope is difficult to pull
and rewinds very slowly
Starter mechanism is very dirty
(dusty conditions)
Thoroughly clean complete starter
mechanism
Lubricating oil on rewind spring
becomes viscous at very low
outside temperatures (spring
windings stick together)
Apply a few drops of kerosine
(paraffin) to spring, then pull rope
carefully several times until normal
action is restored
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This manual is suitable for both first-time owners and amateur enthusiasts, as well as professional technicians. It is designed in an easy-to-read format and provides comprehensive information necessary for accurate procedure execution.
- Model Covered:
- Stihl MS 210
- Stihl MS 230
- Stihl MS 250
It is recommended to keep this shop manual accessible and refer to it regularly. Regular and preventive maintenance can effectively save time and money by preventing premature failure and unnecessary repairs.
- Manual Contents:
- Introduction
- Safety Precautions
- Specifications
- Troubleshooting Chart
- Clutch, Chain Drive, Chain Brake And Chain Tensioner
- Engine
- Ignition System
- Rewind Starter
- AV Handle System Handle Housing
- Chain Lubrication
- Fuel System
- Special Servicing Tools
- Servicing Aids
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