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Technical Information · issue 56 of 2003

New sales designation for the STIHL 088; Shroud and rating plate; Tank filler caps; Tank housing; Crankcase; Ignition module; Carburetor; Spare parts; Summary

IssueTI 56/2003
Engine family 1124

Part changes (5)

WasBecomesWhat the bulletin says
1124 080 1610 1124 080 1602 The previous shroud 1124 080 1610 is replaced by version 1124 080 1602.
1124 967 1505 1124 967 1501 Fold up the clip The previous name plate 1124 967 1505 is replaced by version 1124 967 1501.
1124 400 1309 1124 400 1301 Ignition module The previous ignition module 1124 400 1309 is replaced by version 1124 400 1301.
1124 350 0820 1124 350 0821 The previous tank housing 1124 350 0820 is An excessively lean setting will only increase the replaced by the new version 1124 350 0821.
1124 020 2115 1124 020 2116 The previous crankcase 1124 020 2115 is replaced by the new version 1124 020 2116.

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Technical Information

                                                                56.2003

  Chainsaw STIHL 088 – Series 1124

  Contents
  1.
  2.
       New sales designation for the STIHL 088
       Shroud and rating plate
  3.   Tank filler caps
  4.   Tank housing
  5.   Crankcase

  6.   Ignition module
  7.   Carburetor
  8.   Spare parts
  9.   Summary

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1.       New sales designation for the                    3.2       Operation
         STIHL 088
                                                          3.2.1     Opening
The STIHL 088 chainsaws have been renamed
STIHL MS 880 in accordance with the new name
system (see TI 25.2000). The new name plate is
affixed to the shroud as in the past.

2.       Shroud and rating plate

2.1      Shroud

The previous shroud 1124 080 1610 is replaced

by version 1124 080 1602.

                                                                                                                216TI001 KN
2.2      Name plate
                                                          .     Fold up the clip
The previous name plate 1124 967 1505 is replaced
by version 1124 967 1501.

2.3      Spare parts
The previous shroud 1124 080 1610 and the
previous name plate 1124 967 1505 remain
available for older machines.

                                                                                                                216TI002 KN
3.       Tank filler caps
The new models are equipped with special filler
caps for the oil and fuel tanks. The new caps can

                                                          .     Turn the filler cap counterclockwise
be opened without requiring tools – this makes
                                                                (approx. 1/4 turn) and remove it

operation easier. The filler ports in the crankcase
and tank housing have been redesigned for the
                                                          3.2.2     Closing
new caps.

3.1      Advantages
.     Open and close without tools

.     Hinged clips ensure quick and simple operation
.     Caps for oil and fuel tanks operate according to

      the same principle

                                                                                                                216TI003 KN

                                                          .     Fit the cap with the clip raised – marks must
                                                                line up
                                                          .     Turn the cap clockwise as far as possible
                                                                (approx. 1/4 turn)

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                                                                    6.     Ignition module
                                                                    The previous ignition module 1124 400 1309 is
                                                                    replaced by version 1124 400 1301. The new
                                                                    ignition module has an electronic speed governor
                                                                    to prevent excessively high speeds.

                                                                    Spare parts
                                                                    The previous ignition module remains available for

                                                      216TI004 KN
                                                                    the model 088 chainsaw.

                                                                    7.     Carburetor

.    Fold down the clip
                                                                    The same carburetor 1124 120 0650 is used for both
The tank filler cap has locked into place correctly                 the MS 880 and the model 088 chainsaw.
when the nose of the clip engages in the recess

(see arrow in right-hand diagram).                                  When making the basic carburetor setting
                                                                    (cf. 7.2 Basic setting without limiter caps), the
                                                                    maximum speed of 11,500 rpm must not be

4.      Tank housing                                                exceeded.
The previous tank housing 1124 350 0820 is                          An excessively lean setting will only increase the
replaced by the new version 1124 350 0821.
The new tank housing has a modified mount for
                                                                    danger of engine damage, without yielding any
                                                                    improvement in performance.
the new tank filler cap (see section 3).
Spare parts
The new tank housing will be supplied with tank filler

cap for approx. three years and can consequently
also be used for the model 088 chainsaw.

5.      Crankcase

The previous crankcase 1124 020 2115 is replaced
by the new version 1124 020 2116.
The new crankcase has a modified mount for the

new tank filler cap (see section 3).
Spare parts

The new crankcase will be supplied with tank filler
cap for approx. three years and can consequently
also be used for the model 088 chainsaw.

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7.1       Maintenance / repair                                        7.2       Basic setting without limiter caps

                                                                             H                                         L

                                                        216TI007 KN

                                                                                                                            216TI008 KN
The limiter caps must be removed in order to                          .     With the adjusting screw in its seat:
replace an adjusting screw or to clean the                                  H = Back off one turn

carburetor.                                                                 L = Back off one turn
.     Turn the limiter cap on the high speed adjusting

      screw (H) counterclockwise as far as possible –                 Set the specified speeds with a tolerance
      the web on the limiter cap must line up with the                of +/- 200 rpm
      groove in the carburetor housing
.     Turn the limiter cap on the low speed adjusting                 1.
                                                                              Set a speed of 3,300 rpm with the idle speed
      screw (L) clockwise as far as possible, and then                        adjusting screw (LA)
      back it off 1/4 turn – the web on the limiter cap
      must line up with the groove in the carburetor                  2.      Turn the low speed adjusting screw (L) to the
      housing                                                                 right or left until the highest speed is reached

.     Screw the puller 5910 890 4500 in
      counterclockwise until the limiter cap is pulled                If this speed is greater than 3,700 rpm, stop the
      off the head of the adjusting screw. The limiter                adjustment and start again with step 1

      cap may twist as the puller is screwed on –
                                                                      3.      Set the speed to 3,300 rpm again with the

      ensure that the web on the limiter cap is still
      lined up with the groove in the carburetor                              idle speed adjusting screw (LA)
      housing when it is pulled off
                                                                      4.      Set the speed to 2,700 rpm with the low

Adjustment after maintenance / repair                                         speed adjusting screw (L)

.     Check the air filter and clean or replace it if                 5.      Set the maximum speed of 11,500 rpm with
      necessary                                                               the high speed adjusting screw (H)
.     Check the spark arresting screen in the muffler

      (if fitted) and clean or replace it if necessary                If the setting is too lean, the engine may be
.     Check the fuel filter and replace if necessary.                 damaged due to lack of lubrication and
                                                                      overheating!

                                                                      6.     Continue with section 7.3 Securing the
                                                                             limiter caps.

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7.3       Securing the limiter caps                                     Set idle speed
                                                                        Engine stops when idling
                                                                        .    Set the low speed adjusting screw (L) so that it
                                                                             is 1/4 turn open
                                                                        .    Turn the idle speed adjusting screw (LA)
                                                                             clockwise until the chain begins to run, then
                                                                             back it off 1/4 turn
                                                                        Chain runs while idling
                                                                        .    Set the low speed adjusting screw (L) so that it

                                                          216TI009 KN
                                                                             is 1/4 turn open

                                                                        .    Turn the idle speed adjusting screw (LA)
                                                                             counterclockwise until the chain stops, then give
Limiter caps must not be reused!
                                                                             it another 1/4 turn in the same direction

.     Insert new limiter caps into the hole as shown in
                                                                        Speed erratic when idling; poor acceleration
      the diagram – ensure that the webs are correctly
                                                                        (despite low speed adjusting screw = 1/4)
      positioned (arrows)

                                                                        .    Low speed setting too lean – turn low speed
.     Press the limiter caps onto the adjusting
                                                                             adjusting screw (L) counterclockwise until the
      screws – as far as possible
                                                                             engine runs smoothly and accelerates
7.4       Standard setting with limiter caps
                                                                             efficiently, max. up to the stop

The limiter caps must not be removed when making                        .    Whenever the low speed adjusting screw (L)
the standard setting!                                                        has been adjusted, the idle speed adjusting
                                                                             screw (LA) must usually also be adjusted.
.     Switch off the engine

                                                                        Adjustment of the carburetor setting for use
.     Check the air filter and clean or replace it if                   at high altitudes
      necessary
                                                                        The carburetor setting may have to be marginally
.     Check the spark arresting screen in the muffler                   adjusted if the engine does not run satisfactorily:

      (if fitted) and clean or replace it if necessary
                                                                        .    Check the standard setting

                                                                        .    Let the engine warm up
                                                                        .    Turn the high speed adjusting screw (H)

                                                                             clockwise (leaner) – max. up to the stop

             H
                            LA                                          If the setting is too lean, the engine may be

           1/2      L                                                   damaged due to lack of lubrication and overheating!
                  1/4     H L
                                                                        8.       Spare parts

                                                                        Separate spare parts documentation is available for
                                                        216TI010 KN

                                                                        the MS 880.

.     Turn the high speed adjusting screw (H)
      counterclockwise as far as possible
      (max. 1/2 turn)
.     Turn the low speed adjusting screw (L)
      clockwise as far as possible, then back it off
      1/4 turn

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9.       Summary
Item     Part name                                Previous              New                  Remarks
 1       Shroud; incl. Item 2                     1124 080 1610         1124 080 1602        1)
 2       Name plate                               1124 967 1505         1124 967 1501        1)
 3       Tank housing                             1124 350 0820         ---                  2)
 4       Tank housing; incl. Item 7               ---                   1124 350 0821
 5       Crankcase                                1124 020 2115         ---                  2)
 6       Crankcase; incl. Item 7                  ---                   1124 020 2116
 7       Tank filler cap                          ---                   0000 350 0525

 8       Tank filler cap:

          - Fuel                                  0000 350 0521         ---                  1)
          - Chain oil                             0000 350 0520         ---                  1)
 9       Ignition module                          1124 400 1309         1124 400 1301        1)

Modification to be introduced continuously

Remarks
1) Previous version of part remains available for older machines
2) Previous version of part only remains available while stocks last

Last Technical Information on the STIHL 088: 07.2003

© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2003                         Technical Documentation
                                                          D1/MTK-bl                                 8013

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