Specifications
EPA / CEPA
The Emission Compliance Period
referred to on the Emissions
Compliance Label indicates the number
of operating hours for which the engine
has been shown to meet Federal
emission requirements.
Category
A = 300 hours
B = 125 hours
C = 50 hours
Engine
STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine
Displacement:
76.5 cm
Bore:
52 mm
Stroke:
36 mm
Engine power to
4.5 kW (6.1 HP)
ISO 7293:
at 9,500 rpm
Idle speed:
2,500 rpm
Max. permissible
engine speed with
bar and chain:
13,500 rpm
Ignition System
Electronic magneto ignition
Spark plug (resistor
Bosch WSR 6 F,
type):
NGK BPMR 7 A
Electrode gap:
0.5 mm
MS 460
This spark ignition system meets all
requrements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations ICES-002.
Fuel System
All position diaphragm carburetor with
integral fuel pump
Fuel tank capacity:
Chain Lubrication
Fully automatic, speed-controlled
reciprocating oil pump. Additional
manual oil flow control
Oil tank capacity:
Weight
3
dry, without bar and chain
MS 460:
MS 460 with handle heating:
Cutting Attachment
STIHL cutting attachments complying
with CSA Standard Z 62.3:
Rollomatic guide bars
Cutting lengths:
Pitch:
Groove width:
Nose sprocket:
3/8" chains
Rapid Super Comfort (33 RSC)
Rapid Super Comfort 3 (33 RSC3)
Pitch:
Drive link gauge:
Chain sprockets
7-tooth for 3/8" (rim sprocket)
0.8 l
Other cutting attachments
Other cutting attachments complying
with CSA Standard Z 62.3 are available:
see section CSA-Standard Z 62.3,
"Chain Leaflet" inside chain box or
contact your local STIHL dealer.
0.325 l
Please ask your STIHL dealer to
properly match your powerhead with the
appropriate bar/chain combinations to
reduce the risk of kickback injury.
6.6 kg
6.8 kg
40, 45, 50, 63 cm
3/8" (9.32 mm)
1.3 mm
11-tooth
English
3/8" (9.32 mm)
1.3 mm
45
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