Stihl MS 460 Service Workshop Manual

Stihl MS 460 Workshop Manual And Repair Guide

Stihl MS 460 Service Workshop Manual for the Repair and service of the Stihl MS460 (including Magnum) chainsaw. The PDF manual has diagrams and accurate information to troubleshoot and repair the chainsaw. View free page images online or download a full PDF that you can print or view on any suitable device.
The contents of the PDF manuals cover every subject with detailed descriptions of repair and servicing procedures specific to the MS 460 saw including troubleshooting the carburetor, clutch, fuel, and the ignition system. Complete disassembly and assembly of all parts are described in detail.

Also suitable for MS460W, MS460WVH, MS460C, MS460 Magnum and MS460R Magnum. This chainsaw is often used in rescue and emergency work.

More comprehensive carburetor Manuals HERE and a MS460 chainsaw parts list HERE. A chainsaw search (magnifier icon) at top of this page, as well as a MS 460 chainsaw repair help question and answer page HERE.

Stihl MS 460 Service Workshop Manual Contents

Introduction, Specifications, Troubleshooting Carburetor, Attachments, Clutch, Chain Brake, Engine, Ignition system, Starter, Servicing, Controls, Fuel System, Special Tools.

Stihl MS 460 Chainsaw Specifications

STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine

Fully automatic, speed-controlled oil pump with reciprocating piston additional manual oil flow control.
Oil tank capacity: 12.2 fl.oz (0.36 l)
Oil delivery rate: 5.5 – 15 cm3 at 10,000 rpm

Displacement: 4.67 cu. in. (76.5 cm3)
Bore: 2.05 in. (52 mm)
Stroke: 1.42 in. (36 mm)
Power output to ISO 7293: 6.0 hp (4.5 kW) at 9,500 rpm
Max. permissible engine speed (with bar and chain): 13,500 rpm
Idle speed: 2,500 rpm
Clutch: Three-shoe centrifugal clutch without linings
Clutch engages at: 3,500 rpm
Crankcase leakage test:
at gauge pressure: 0.5 bar
under vacuum: 0.5 bar (7.25 psi)

MS460 Ignition system

Electronic magneto ignition
Spark plug (suppressed): Bosch WSR 6 F, NGK BPMR 7 A
Electrode gap: 0.02 in. (0.5 mm)

MS460 Fuel system

All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump
Fuel tank capacity: 27.1 fl.oz (0.8 l)

MS460 Chain lubrication

Fully automatic, speed-controlled oil pump with reciprocating piston, additional manual oil flow control
Oil tank capacity: 11.0 fl.oz (0.325 l)

MS460 Weight

dry, without bar and chain
MS 460: 14.6 lbs. (6.6 kg)
MS 460 with handle and carburetor heating: 15.0 lbs. (6.8 kg)
MS 460 with loop handle: 15.2 lbs. (6.9 kg)

MS460 Cutting attachment

Rollomatic E guide bars
STIHL reduced kickback guide bars (with green label)
Bar lengths: 18, 20, 25, 28 in. (45, 50, 63, 71 cm)
Pitch: 3/8″ (9.32 mm)
Groove width: 0.050 in. (1.3 mm) or 0.063 in. (1.6 mm)
Sprocket nose: 10-tooth

Saw chains 3/8″

STIHL reduced kickback saw chain (with green label)
Rapid Super 3 (33 RS3) Type 3624
Pitch: 3/8″ (9.32 mm)
Drive link gauge: 0.050 in. (1.3 mm)
STIHL reduced kickback saw chain (with green label)
Rapid Super 3 (36 RS3) Type 3626
Pitch: 3/8″ (9.32 mm)
Drive link gauge: 0.063 in. (1.6 mm)

Chain sprockets

7-tooth for 3/8″ (rim sprocket)
7-tooth for 3/8″ (spur chain sprocket)

Spark plugs: NGK BPMR7A or Champion RCJ6Y and Bosch WSR6F can be used.

Stihl MS 460 Carburetor can be replaced with the following Walbro carbs: Walbro Carburetor Models:  HD-14A , HD-16 , HD-24A. 

Stihl MS 460 Service Workshop Manual Diagrams

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