Stihl 08 Specifications for the Stihl 08 chainsaw. Find detailed specs information and technical information for the Stihl chainsaw including engine, fuel system, Carburetor, ignition system, chain lubrication, Torque settings and cutting attachments.
MANUFACTURED BY: STIHL ANDREAS MASCHINENFABRIK, STUTTGART, GERMANY
SERIES OR ASSEMBLY NUMBER: 1108
YEAR INTRODUCED: 1963
YEAR DISCONTINUED:
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT: 50 ccm (3.2 cu. in.)
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS: 1
CYLINDER BORE: 44 mm (1.735 in.)
PISTON STROKE: 34 mm (1.29 in.)
PISTON RING THICKNESS:
CYLINDER TYPE: Aluminum with Chrome plated bore
INTAKE METHOD: Piston ported
MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.: 3
WEIGHT: 8.6 kg
OPERATOR CONFIGURATION: One Man operation
HANDLEBAR SYSTEM: Rigid
CHAIN BRAKE: none
CLUTCH: Centrifugal
DRIVE TYPE: Direct
CONSTRUCTION: Die cast Magnesium
MAGNETO TYPE: Bosch flywheel type
CARBURETOR: Tillotson HL-166B, C, HL-292B series
MAJOR REPAIR KIT: RK-114HL
MINOR REPAIR KIT: DG-5HL
AIR FILTER SYSTEM:
Nylon mesh element
STARTER TYPE: Automatic rewind (Fairbanks Morse type)
OIL PUMP: Automatic
MAXIMUM ENGINE RPM:
IDLE RPM:
IGNITION TIMING: 0.2 mm (0.08 in.) before TDC
BREAKER POINT SETTING: 0.4mm (0.016 in.)
FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP: Position is fixed
SPARK PLUG TYPE: Bosch W175T1
SPARK PLUG GAP: 0.51 mm (0.020 in.)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS: Ball
FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 750 ml (1.45 pints)
FUEL OIL RATIO: 20:1 after break in.
RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE: Regular
MIX OIL SPECIFICATION: Castrol 2-stroke SAE 40
CHAIN PITCH: .404 in.
CHAIN TYPE: Oregon Chipper
BAR MOUNT PATTERN:
SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED: 33 cm (13 in.)
LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED: 43 cm (17 in.)
COLOUR SCHEME: Grey with Red air filter cover/rear handle
PAINT CODES:
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