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STIHL MS 162 Chainsaw instruction manual

The official instruction manual for the STIHL MS 162 Chainsaw, published by STIHL. Read all 32 pages right here, jump to any chapter, or download and print the PDF.

32 pages · 2.2 MB English Published by STIHL Added Sep 16, 2026
Instruction manual
ModelMS 162 / MS 172

01 MS 162 / MS 172 instruction manual

STIHL MS 162 Chainsaw Instruction manual
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02 Contents

Chapters from the PDF. Select one to open that page in the viewer.

  1. 01STIHL MS 162, 172 p.1
  2. 021 Guide to Using this Manual p.2
  3. 032 Overview p.2
  4. 043 Safety Precautions p.4
  5. 054 Preparing the Saw for Operation p.10
  6. 065 Assembling the Saw p.11
  7. 076 Engaging and Disengaging the Chain Brake p.14
  8. 087 Mixing Fuel and Refueling the Chainsaw p.15
  9. 098 Starting and Stopping the Engine p.15
  10. 109 Checking the Saw p.17
  11. 1110 Operating the Saw p.19
  12. 1211 After Finishing Work p.23
  13. 1312 Transporting p.23
  14. 1413 Storing p.23
  15. 1514 Cleaning p.23
  16. 1615 Maintenance p.25
  17. 1716 Repairing p.26
  18. 1817 Troubleshooting p.26
  19. 1918 Specifications p.27
  20. 2019 Bar and Chain Combinations p.29
  21. 2120 Spare Parts and Accessories p.30
  22. 2221 Disposal p.30
  23. 2322 EU conformity p.30
  24. 2423 Addresses p.30

03 Document details

BrandSTIHL
ModelMS 162 / MS 172
Document typeInstruction manual
CategoryLawn & Garden
Pages32
File size2.2 MB
LanguageEnglish
Title in the PDFSTIHL MS 162, 172
Original sourcessc.stihl.com

04 Check you have the right manual

Walk-behind mowers carry a label on the rear of the deck. Riding mowers put it under the seat. Handheld tools print it on the housing.

Compare the model number on your product's label with the model list on the first pages of the PDF. Letters at the end often only mean color or region.

05 Common jobs

Maintenance

Maintenance schedules and cleaning steps

Filters, descaling, cleaning schedules

 Specs

Specifications and technical details

Dimensions, ratings, compatibility

Is this the official STIHL MS 162 Chainsaw manual?

Yes. This is the instruction manual published by STIHL, originally hosted at ssc.stihl.com. We host a copy so you can read, download and print it here.

Can I download the MS 162 / MS 172 manual as a PDF?

Yes. Use the Download PDF button in the viewer or the sidebar. The file is 2.2 MB and has 32 pages.

Where is the model number on my lawn & garden?

Walk-behind mowers carry a label on the rear of the deck. Riding mowers put it under the seat. Handheld tools print it on the housing.