Stihl 08S Specifications for the Stihl 08S 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: 1965
YEAR DISCONTINUED:
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT: 56 ccm (3.39 cu. in.), prior to 1969 displacement was 48 ccm (3.2 cu. in.)
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS: 1
CYLINDER BORE: 47 mm (1.85 in.) early version 44 mm (1.73 in.)
PISTON STROKE: 32 mm (1.26 in.)
PISTON RING THICKNESS:
CYLINDER TYPE: Aluminum with chrome plated bore
INTAKE METHOD: Piston ported
MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.:
WEIGHT: 8.4kg
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-166A, B , HL-292C series
MAJOR REPAIR KIT: RK-88HL for HL-166A, RK-114HL for HL-166B, HL-292C
MINOR REPAIR KIT: DG-5HL for all
AIR FILTER SYSTEM: Nylon mesh element
STARTER TYPE: Automatic rewind (Fairbanks Morse type)
OIL PUMP: Automatic
MAXIMUM ENGINE RPM: 7,000
IDLE RPM:
IGNITION TIMING: 2 mm (0.08 in.) before TDC
BREAKER POINT SETTING: 0.4 mm (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 (1.54 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: 53 cm (21 in.)
COLOUR SCHEME: Grey with Red air filter cover/rear handle
PAINT CODES:
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST:
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