Stihl 048 Operator Manual
Stihl 048 operator manual for the 048 chainsaw. PDF download operator instructions on how to use and maintain the Stihl 048 (48 series) chainsaw. Clear and concise with easy to understand diagrams detailing the safety, operating, maintaining and storing of the chainsaw.
Stihl 048 Chainsaw Operator Manual Contents
Safety, cutting attachment, bar and chain, fuel, oil, chain brake, stopping/starting engine, adjusting carburetor, air filter, engine management, spark plug, chain sprocket, sharpening the chain, maintenance and care, specifications.
This is The Stihl 048 User Guide, owner manual.
More information for the service and repair of the Stihl 048 chainsaw can be found in the service workshop manual, parts list and any technical notes available for PDF download or online viewing on this website. Also check out any questions and answers, articles or the full specifications pages for the 048 chainsaw.
Adjusting Stihl 048 Carburetor
Stihl 048 chainsaw carburetor guide- The carburetor has been factory adjusted to provide the optimal engine air/fuel flow. Instructions for standard settings to adjust the idling screw, turning either clockwise or counter clockwise. Learn how to set the idling screw correctly if the engine is cutting out or idling incorrectly. Learn how to check the spark plug for a good electrical spark, cleaning or replacing if required. Air filter cleaning and replacement is described in the operator manual. Detailed carburetor PDF manuals are available from this website.
Stihl 048 Chainsaw Specifications
SERIES OR ASSEMBLY NUMBER: 1117
YEAR INTRODUCED: 1980
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT: 76ccm (4.64 cu. in.)
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS: 1
CYLINDER BORE: 52mm (2.05 in.)
PISTON STROKE: 36mm (1.42 in.)
CYLINDER TYPE: Aluminum with chrome plated bore
INTAKE METHOD: Piston ported
WEIGHT: 16.8 lbs powerhead only
HANDLEBAR SYSTEM: Anti-vibration
CHAIN BRAKE: Yes
CLUTCH: Centrifugal
DRIVE TYPE: Direct
CONSTRUCTION: Die cast magnesium
MAGNETO TYPE: SEM electronic system
CARBURETOR: Walbro WS series
AIR FILTER SYSTEM: Nylon mesh cartridge
STARTER TYPE: Stihl automatic rewind
OIL PUMP: Automatic
IGNITION TIMING: 2.5mm (0.098 in.) before TDC
BREAKER POINT SETTING: none
SPARK PLUG TYPE: Bosch WSR6F, Champion RCJ7Y
SPARK PLUG GAP: 0.51mm (0.020 in.)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS: Ball
FUEL OIL RATIO: 40:1
RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE: Regular
MIX OIL SPECIFICATION: Stihl two-cycle chain saw mix oil
CHAIN PITCH: 3/8 in.
CHAIN TYPE: Stihl
SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED: 40cm (16 in.)
LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED: 91.5cm (36 in.)
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