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Title: Stihl MS180 handle removal
Post by: Peter Davies on July 14, 2013, 01:14:56 pm
Can some one give me a clue as to how to remove the handle from an MS180? Does it just pry off with a screw driver? I can't see any fixings. cheers Peter Davies
Title: Re: Stihl MS180 handle removal
Post by: Cut4fun on July 14, 2013, 01:35:27 pm
Look at this pic where the  big O areas are at (looks like 3 on right).  The handle is a whole type unit on this I think. Never had one to see.
Title: Re: Stihl MS180 handle removal
Post by: Fish on July 14, 2013, 05:31:22 pm
No screws, just have to remove the plugs, and pop the handle out of the av mounts with a flat screwdriver.  Of course, you will need to remove the carb and
the throttle parts first, it is really quite easy.
Title: Re: Stihl MS180 handle removal
Post by: Cut4fun . on July 14, 2013, 07:16:08 pm
Thanks for correcting Fish, never had a 170 180 apart.    Sort of a snap together saw?     No coarse screws holding AV's  :o :o.
Title: Re: Stihl MS180 handle removal
Post by: Peter Davies on July 16, 2013, 01:04:58 pm
Thanks guys, perhaps I should put the question the other way around; how do you get it back? The problem is that the middle (upper) mount has popped off. Trying to put it back is like trying to push a piece of string! Suggestions would be welcome. cheers Peter
Title: Re: Stihl MS180 handle removal
Post by: Fish on July 16, 2013, 05:11:11 pm
You need to take a small flat tipped screwdriver and just work it in a smidge at a time all around the mount, it will pop in there. and you need the plug after you get it in there to hold it, or it will just pop out again.
Title: Re: Stihl MS180 handle removal
Post by: Fish on July 16, 2013, 08:07:37 pm
Here is a pic of pieces that I have around....
Title: Re: Stihl MS180 handle removal
Post by: Peter Davies on July 17, 2013, 11:57:03 am
Hi, I tried doing it by the smidge; the problem is the plug. See photo. Looking at your photo, it looks like I should remove the clutch and then, the white plastic end plate? Don't think my end plate is the same.
Title: Re: Stihl MS180 handle removal
Post by: Fish on July 17, 2013, 01:24:19 pm
Yes, it is unusual for it to pop out at that spot, but yes, you will have to remove the clutch and unbolt the block from the crankcase, remove the plug, then work in the a/v mount, then push in the plug, and reassemble.
Title: Re: Stihl MS180 handle removal
Post by: Peter Davies on July 17, 2013, 01:27:44 pm
Hi Fish, just as simple as that! Just a 5 minute job!!
Title: Re: Stihl MS180 handle removal
Post by: Peter Davies on July 18, 2013, 12:47:27 pm
Looking good. Got the offending plug out. What is preferred lubricant for assembling rubber AV mounts? Mk 1 human spit??
Title: Re: Stihl MS180 handle removal
Post by: Fish on July 18, 2013, 01:17:39 pm
None, or spit.  Lube would make it pop out again easier.  If any of them looks damaged, let me know, I should
have something laying around.  Also look and make sure that the white plastic holding it isn't ****.
Title: Re: Stihl MS180 handle removal
Post by: Peter Davies on August 03, 2013, 02:48:01 pm
Hi Fish,
thanks for the offer of bits, but I'm a bit far away, England!
solved the problem of putting the handle back with a little clamp; popped back sweet as anything with constant pressure from the clamp.
thanks for your help.
Peter
Title: Re: Stihl MS180 handle removal
Post by: raventree on December 31, 2014, 11:14:02 am
I know this is way old, but I just joined for this very info. Tnx for the help, although I'm still struggling with these little buggers. I think Stihl designed these cheaper homeowner models as "disposable", not meant to be worked on. I'm gonna bring it in the house to warm up a bit then try again later. I'm really trying to get at the oil pump but need to move the handle out of the4 way first - what a pain in the arse!
Title: Re: Stihl MS180 handle removal
Post by: Cut4fun . on December 31, 2014, 12:09:24 pm
I know this is way old, but I just joined for this very info. Tnx for the help, although I'm still struggling with these little buggers. I think Stihl designed these cheaper homeowner models as "disposable", not meant to be worked on. I'm gonna bring it in the house to warm up a bit then try again later. I'm really trying to get at the oil pump but need to move the handle out of the4 way first - what a pain in the arse!


Welcome to the site.  Bringing saws inside is what I used to do too. 

I dont  anything on the 180 to help, good luck.

Maybe something in video.

Published on Jan 1, 2014

A common fault with the Stihl 017 and 018 is low or no oil getting through to the bar and chain. It is not always the pump but a series of other factors. The video takes you through the options. 

Stihl 017 018 repair to bar oiling system, showing oil pump feed and oil tank removal.

http://youtu.be/lJFAmUz49DQ



Title: Re: Stihl MS180 handle removal
Post by: 660magnum on December 31, 2014, 01:10:43 pm
Once you've worked on a couple of the small Stihls they are not so bad.
Title: Re: Stihl MS180 handle removal
Post by: Peter Davies on December 31, 2014, 01:55:15 pm
Hi raventree,as you see I really struggled with the first one I did. I rebuilt a similar last summer and it just went back together, no fighting, no clamps, no nothing! Maybe I just sweet talked it, or maybe I was just lucky!
Title: Re: Stihl MS180 handle removal
Post by: Fish on January 16, 2015, 03:39:40 pm
It was probably the spit, it comes in handy.............