Stihl 362 C Manual

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39 Long-term storage
See "Storing the machine"
Adjustable flow oil pump is a special 
option.
Different quantities of oil are required for 
different bar lengths, types of wood and 
cutting techniques.
Use the adjusting screw (1) (on 
underside of machine) to vary the oil 
feed rate as required.
Ematic position (E), medium oil flow rate 
–
Nturn the adjusting screw to "E" 
(Ematic position).
To increase oil feed –
Nturn the adjusting screw clockwise.
Turn reduce oil feed –
Nturn the adjusting screw 
counterclockwise.
NOTICE
The chain must always be wetted with a 
film of lubricant.NTurn the guide bar over – every time 
you sharpen the chain and every 
time you replace the chain –  this 
helps avoid one-sided wear, 
especially at the nose and 
underside of the bar.
NRegularly clean the oil inlet hole (1), 
the oilway (2) and the bar groove 
(3).
NMeasure the groove depth – with the 
scale on the filing gauge (special 
accessory) – in the area used most 
for cutting.
Oil Quantity Control
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40 If groove depth is less than specified:
NReplace the guide bar.
The drive link tangs will otherwise 
scrape along the bottom of the groove – 
the cutters and tie straps will not ride on 
the bar rails.
Removing the Shroud
NTo switch off the engine, move the 
Master Control lever in the direction 
of STOP or † – when released, the 
Master Control lever springs back to 
the run positionF.
NPush the hand guard forward – the 
chain is locked.
NOpen the twist locks (1) by turning 
them 1/4 turn counterclockwise with 
the combination wrench.
NRemove the shroud (2).
Installing the Shroud
NPlace the shroud in position.
NClose the twist locks by turning 
them a 1/4 turn clockwise.If there is a noticeable loss of engine 
power
NRemove the shroud – see "Shroud"
Removing the air filter
NClean away loose dirt from around 
the air filter
NOTICE
Do not use tools to remove and install 
the air filter – the air filter could be 
damaged in the process.
NTurn air filter 1/4 turn 
counterclockwise and remove in the 
direction of the rear handle
NAlways replace a damaged filter
Cleaning the air filter
NKnock out air filter
NSpray the outside of the air filter with 
STIHL special cleaner or warm 
soapy water
NRinse the outside of the air filter 
under running water Picco 3/8" P 0.20" (5.0 mm)
Rapid 3/8"; 0.325" 0.24" (6.0 mm)
Rapid 0.404" 0.28" (7.0 mm)
Shroud
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NOTICE
High temperatures and oil can damage 
the air filter. The filtering efficiency may 
be impaired. 
–Allow the air filter to dry away from 
sources of heat
–Do not oil the air filter
NAllow air filter to dry
NInstall the air filter
Installing the air filter
NFit air filter 
NPress the air filter in the direction of 
the filter housing and 
simultaneously turn it clockwise 
until the air filter engages – the 
"STIHL" logo must be horizontal
NFit the shroud – see "Shroud"Exhaust emissions are controlled by the 
design of the fundamental engine 
parameters and components (e.g. 
carburation, ignition, timing and valve or 
port timing) without the addition of any 
major hardware.The chainsaw adjusts itself 
automatically for optimum performance 
during operation.  Calibration enables 
the saw to be adjusted faster for 
optimum performance. 
If the outside temperature is below –
10°C or the engine is cold:
NStart the engine and disengage the 
chain brake.
NWarm up the engine by opening and 
closing the throttle for about 1 
minute. 
NShut off the engine.
Calibrate the chainsaw as follows: 
NSet Master Control lever to 
position}.
NEngage the chain brake.
NStart the engine without depressing 
the throttle trigger.  The engine runs 
and the Master Control lever 
remains in position }.
NRun the engine for at least 30 
seconds but no more than 60 
seconds without depressing the 
throttle trigger.
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WARNING
If the chain brake is disengaged, the 
chain may rotate -risk of injury.
Hold your chainsaw as described in the 
instruction manual and do not touch the 
rotating saw chain.
NDisengage the chain brake.
NOTICE
The calibration process is aborted if the 
throttle trigger is released before the 
saw is properly calibrated. It is then 
necessary to restart the calibration 
process. 
NKeep the throttle trigger fully 
depressed.
NOTICE
The chainsaw can be incorrectly 
calibrated if the throttle trigger is not kept 
fully depressed during calibration.  This 
can damage the saw.
NKeep the throttle trigger fully 
depressed.
NDepress the throttle trigger for at 
least 30 seconds and hold it in that 
position.
The engine accelerates and the chain 
rotates. Calibration of the saw takes 
place. Engine speed varies noticeably 
during calibration. 
If the engine stalls:
NMake another attempt to calibrate 
the saw.
If the engine stalls again:NEngage the chain brake.
NDo not use your chainsaw and 
contact your STIHL servicing dealer 
for assistance. Your saw has a 
malfunction.
As soon as the engine speed drops 
noticeably:
NRelease the throttle trigger.
The engine runs at idling speed Your 
saw is calibrated and ready for 
operation.NIf the engine is down on power, 
check the spark arresting screen in 
the muffler.
NWait for the muffler to cool down.
NTake out the four screws.
NRemove the muffler exhaust 
casing (1).
NBend back the retaining tabs (2).
NPull out the spark arresting 
screen (3).
NClean the spark arresting screen. If 
the screen is damaged or heavily 
carbonized, fit a new one.
NRefit the spark arresting screw in 
the reverse sequence.
Spark Arresting Screen in 
Muffler
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43 If the engine is down on power, difficult 
to start or runs poorly at idling speed, 
first check the spark plug.
Install a new spark plug after approx. 
100 operating hours or earlier if the 
electrodes are badly eroded/corroded.
The wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil 
in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and 
unfavorable running conditions (mostly 
at part throttle etc.) affect the condition 
of the spark plug. These factors cause 
deposits to form on the insulator nose 
which may degrade performance.
Removing the Spark Plug
NRemove the shroud – see "Shroud".
NPull off the spark plug boot.
NUnscrew the spark plug.
Checking the spark plug
NClean the spark plug if it is dirty
NCheck the electrode gap (A) and 
readjust if necessary – see 
"Specifications"
NUse only resistor type spark plugs of 
the approved range
Correct the problems that have caused 
fouling of the spark plug:
–too much oil in fuel mix,
–dirty air filter,
–unfavorable running conditions, e.g. 
operating at part throttle.
WARNING
T o  r e d u c e  t h e  r i s k  o f  f i r e  a n d  b u r n  i n j u r y ,  
use only spark plugs authorized by 
STIHL. Always press the spark plug 
boot (1) snugly onto the spark plug 
terminal (2).
Do not use a spark plug with a 
detachable SAE adapter terminal (3). 
Arcing may occur that could ignite 
combustible fumes and cause a fire. 
This can result in serious injuries or 
damage to property. 
NOnly use resistor type spark plugs 
with solid, non-threaded terminals
Spark Plug
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Installing the Spark Plug
NScrew home the spark plug, fit the 
boot and press it down firmly.
NFit the shroud.For periods of 3 months or longer
NDrain and clean the fuel tank in a 
well ventilated area.
NDispose of fuel properly in 
accordance with local 
environmental requirements.
NRun the engine until the carburetor 
is dry – this helps prevent the 
carburetor diaphragms sticking 
together.
NRemove the saw chain and guide 
bar, clean them and spray with 
corrosion inhibiting oil.
NThoroughly clean the machine – pay 
special attention to the cylinder fins 
and air filter.
NIf you use a biological chain and bar 
lubricant, e.g. STIHL BioPlus, 
completely fill the chain oil tank.
NStore the machine in a dry, high or 
locked location, out of the reach of 
children and other unauthorized 
persons.NRemove chain sprocket cover, saw 
chain and guide bar.
NRelease chain brake – pull hand 
guard against the front handle
Fit new chain sprocket
–after use of two saw chains or 
earlier
–if the wear marks (arrows) are 
deeper than 0.02 in (0.5 mm) – 
otherwise the service life of the saw 
chain is reduced – use check gauge 
(special accessory) to test
Using two saw chains in alternation 
helps preserve the chain sprocket.
Use only STIHL original chain sprockets 
to help ensure reliable functioning of the 
chain brake.
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45 NUse a screwdriver to remove the E-
clip (1)
NRemove the washer (2)
NRemove rim sprocket (3) (if so 
equipped), clutch drum (4) and 
needle cage (6).
NInspect transport profile for rim 
sprocket on the clutch drum (4) – if 
there are also heavy signs of wear, 
also replace the clutch drum
NRemove clutch drum with integrated 
spur chain sprocket (5) (if so 
equipped) including needle cage (6) 
from the crankshaft – for 
powerheads with Quickstop Plus 
chain brake system, depress 
throttle trigger lockout beforehand
Install spur chain sprocket / rim sprocket
NClean crankshaft stub and needle 
cage and lubricate with STIHL 
lubricant (special accessory)
NSlide needle cage onto the 
crankshaft stub
NAfter refitting, turn the clutch drum 
and/or spur chain sprocket approx. 
1 full turn so that the carrier for the 
oil pump drive engages
NRefit the rim sprocket – cavities 
toward the outside
NRefit washer and E-clip on the 
crankshaftSawing effortlessly with a properly 
sharpened saw chain
A properly sharpened saw chain cuts 
through wood effortlessly even with very 
little pushing.
Never use a dull or damaged saw chain 
– this leads to increased physical strain, 
increased vibration load, unsatisfactory 
cutting results and increased wear.
NClean the saw chain
NCheck the saw chain for cracks and 
damaged rivets
NReplace damaged or worn chain 
components and adapt these parts 
to the remaining parts in terms of 
shape and level of wear – rework 
accordingly
Carbide-tipped (Duro) saw chains are 
especially wear-resistant. For an optimal 
sharpening result, STIHL recommends 
STIHL servicing dealers.
WARNING
Compliance with the angles and 
dimensions listed below is absolutely 
necessary. An improperly sharpened 
saw chain – especially depth gauges 
that are too low – can lead to increased 
kickback tendency of the chain saw – 
risk of injury!
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Chain pitch
The chain pitch marking (a) is embossed 
in the area of the depth gauge of each 
cutter.
The diameter of file to be used depends 
on the chain pitch – see table 
"Sharpening tools".
The angles of the cutter must be 
maintained during resharpening.Sharpening and side plate angles
ASharpening angle
STIHL saw chains are sharpened with a 
30° sharpening angle. Ripping chains, 
which are sharpened with a 10° 
sharpening angle, are exceptions. 
Ripping chains have an X in the 
designation.
BSide plate angle
The correct side plate angle results 
automatically when the specified file 
holder and file diameter are used.
The angles must be identical for all 
cutters in the saw chain. Varying angles: 
Rough, uneven running of the saw 
chain, increased wear – even to the 
point of saw chain breakage.File holder
NUse a file holder
Always use a file holder (special 
accessory, see table "Sharpening tools") 
when sharpening saw chains by hand. 
File holders have markings for the 
sharpening angle.
Use only special saw chain files! Other 
files are unsuitable in terms of shape 
and type of cutting.
To check the angles
STIHL filing gauge (special accessory, 
see table "Sharpening tools") – a 
universal tool for checking sharpening 
and side plate angles, depth gauge 
setting, and tooth length, as well as 
cleaning grooves and oil inlet holes. Marking (a) Chain pitch
Inches mm
7 1/4 P 6.35
1 or 1/4 1/4 6.35
6, P or PM 3/8 P 9.32
2 or 325 0.325 8.25
3 or 3/8 3/8 9.32
4 or 404 0.404 10.26
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Proper sharpening
NSelect sharpening tools in 
accordance with chain pitch
NClamp guide bar if necessary
NBlock saw chain – push the hand 
guard forward
NTo advance the saw chain, pull the 
hand guard toward the handlebar: 
The chain brake is disengaged. 
With the Quickstop Plus chain brake 
system, additionally press the 
throttle trigger lockout
NSharpen frequently, removing little 
material – two or three strokes of the 
file are usually sufficient for simple 
resharpening
NGuide the file: horizontally ( a t  a  r i g h t  
angle to the side surface of the 
guide bar) in accordance with the 
specified angle – according to the markings on the file holder – rest the 
file holder on the tooth head and the 
depth gauge
NFile only from the inside outward
NThe file only sharpens on the 
forward stroke – lift the file on the 
backstroke
NDo not file tie straps and drive links
NRotate the file a little periodically in 
order to avoid uneven wear
NTo remove file burr, use a piece of 
hardwood
NCheck angle with file gauge
All cutters must be equally long.
With varying cutter lengths, the cutter 
heights also vary and cause rough 
running of the saw chain and chain 
breakage.
NAll cutters must be filed down equal 
to the length of the shortest cutter – 
ideally, one should have this done 
by a servicing dealer using an 
electric sharpener
Depth gauge setting
The depth gauge determines the depth 
to which the cutter penetrates the wood 
and thus the chip thickness.aRequired distance between depth 
gauge and cutting edge
When cutting softwood outside of the 
frost season, the distance can be 
increased by up to 0.2 mm (0.008").
Lowering the depth gauges
The depth gauge setting is lowered 
when the cutter is sharpened.
NCheck the depth gauge setting after 
each sharpening
NLay the appropriate file gauge (1) 
for the chain pitch on the saw chain 
and press it against the cutter to be 
checked – if the depth gauge 
protrudes past the file gauge, the 
depth gauge must be reworked
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48 Saw chains with humped drive link (2) – 
upper part of the humped drive link (2) 
(with service mark) is lowered at the 
same time as the depth gauge of the 
cutter.
WARNING
The rest of the humped drive link must 
not be filed; otherwise, this could 
increase the tendency of the chain saw 
to kick back.
NRework the depth gauge so that it is 
flush with the file gaugeNAfterwards, dress the leading edge 
of the depth gauge parallel to the 
service mark (see arrow) – when 
doing this, be careful not to further 
lower the highest point of the depth 
gauge
WARNING
Depth gauges that are too low increase 
the kickback tendency of the chain saw.NLay the file gauge on the saw chain 
– the highest point of the depth 
gauge must be flush with the file 
gauge
NAfter sharpening, clean the saw 
chain thoroughly, removing any 
filings or grinding dust – lubricate 
the saw chain thoroughly
NIn the event of extended periods of 
disuse, store saw chains in cleaned 
and oiled condition
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Inches (mm) mm (Inches) Part number Part number Part number Part number Part number
1/4 P (6.35) 3.2 (1/8) 5605 771 32065605 750 4300 0000 893 4005 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1000
1/4 (6.35) 4.0 (5/32) 5605 772 40065605 750 4327 1110 893 4000 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1027
3/8 P (9.32) 4.0 (5/32) 5605 772 4006 5605 750 4327 1110 893 4000 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1027
0.325 (8.25) 4.8 (3/16) 5605 772 4806 5605 750 4328 1110 893 4000 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1028
3/8 (9.32) 5.2 (13/64) 5605 772 5206 5605 750 4329 1110 893 4000 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1029
0.404 (10.26) 5.5 (7/32) 5605 772 5506 5605 750 4330 1106 893 4000 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1030
1)consisting of file holder with round file, taper square file and file gauge