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What size chain does a 170 STIHL take?
3/8″
1 (electric chainsaws)….Ematic™ Lubrication System.
| POWER SOURCE | Gas |
|---|---|
| POWERHEAD WEIGHT | 8.6 lbs. |
| GUIDE BAR LENGTH (Recommended) | 16 in. |
| OILOMATIC® CHAIN | 3/8″ PMM3 |
| CHAIN OIL CAPACITY | 4.9 oz. |
What size chain is on my STIHL chainsaw?
If you are replacing a Stihl® chain, you can look at the numbers on the side of the chain to determine pitch, gauge, and other characteristics of the chain. Example: Your chain has the number 33RM2 stamped in the side of it. The last three numbers (or letters) denote characteristics of the chain.
What pitch is the MS170?
Bar, 30.1cc Engine, 3/8in. Chain Pitch, Model# MS 170. Stihl Chainsaw, 16in.
What does 3 mean on a STIHL chain?
MS 460 R STIHL. Magnum™ Rescue) S = Super (Chisel) Special. 3 = Single-Humped Drive Link.
What does 72 mean on chainsaw chain?
72 = 3/8 pitch .050 gauge or 1.3mm. 73 = 3/8 pitch .058 gauge or 1.5mm.
Can I use a different brand chain on my Stihl chainsaw?
Stihl recommends using its own chains as replacements, but after-market manufacturers produce similar chains that may be used on a Stihl chain saw. Before buying a Stihl chain or another brand, you must be familiar with four measurements that describe a chain.
Can I put a Husqvarna chain on a Stihl?
But if the pitch, gauge, and drive link count are the same, you can run any brand of chain, just like you can mount any brand of tire on your car if the numbers on the sidewalls are the same. Sometimes a one drive link difference can be taken up with the tension adjuster.
What size file do you use on a 3/8 low profile chainsaw chain?
File sizes
| Chain pitch | Round file diameter |
|---|---|
| 1/4″ | 4.0mm |
| .325 | 4.8mm |
| 3/8″ | 5.2mm |
| .404 | 5.5mm |
How do I know what size chain is on my chainsaw?
To get the correct size, simply count 3 rivets on the chain and measure the distance between them from the centre points. Now divide this by half to get your size. As an example, three rivets that measure ½ an inch across divided by two gives you a pitch of a ¼ inch.
How do I identify my Stihl chain?
Identifying STIHL Saw Chains STIHL’s green and yellow color code system serves to identify STIHL bars and chains with different kickback reduction characteristics. Green (go) marks those products which are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury and comply with the ANSI B175.
Can I put a 20 inch bar on a Stihl ms170?
Heavy-Duty Chain Saws Stihl calls this category of saws its “Farm & Ranch” models, and their engine sizes range from 50 cc to 64 cc. All of these models — which include the MS 271, MS 291, MS 311 and MS 391 — can take guide bars between 16 and 20 inches.