Wondering what the Z stands for MS 362 C-M Z
Letters after model numbers on Stihl
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The Z means that the saw has a spark screen in the muffler.
Do you have a list ?
(1) MS 362, (2) MS 362 C-B, (3) MS 362 C-M, (4) MS 362 C-M RVWZ, (5) MS 362 C-M RZ, (6) MS 362 C-M VW, (7) MS 362 C-M VWZ, (8) MS 362 C-M Z, (9) MS 362 C-MQ, (10) MS 362 C-MQ Z, (11) MS 362 C-Q, (12) MS 362 C-Q Z, (13) MS 362-RVWZ, (14) MS 362-RZ, (15) MS 362-VW, (16) MS 362-VWZ, (17) MS 362-Z
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Model Codes
Suffix
AV Anti-Vibration
B Quick Chain Adjustment
C
Comfort can have one or more of the following features:
Easy2Start™, Quick Chain Adjuster, ElastoStart™
D Catalytic Converter
E Electronic Ignition (Designation for older models- no longer used)
E Easy2Start®
FB FARM BOSS®
K Shorter Shaft Length (Extended Reach Hedge Trimmer or Brushcutter)
KM KombiSystem Motor/Split Shaft Unit
L Low-Noise
M STIHL MAGNUM®
MB STIHL Mini Boss™
Q STIHL Quickstop®
QS Second Chain Braking System
R Wrap Handle (Chain Saw models)
R Loop Handle (Trimmers and Brushcutters)
R Rejuvenating Hedge Trimmer Blade (Hedge Trimmer models)
RT KombiSystem Motor with Loop Handle
S Super
X Lightweight Shaft Trimmer w/ Loop Handle
T Top Handle (Chain Saw)
T Trimming Hedge Trimmer Blade (Hedge Trimmer models)
W Heated Handle/Carburetor
WB STIHL WOOD BOSS®
Z Fire Safe Muffler - For Sale in USA
MS 211 C-BE
FS 56 RC-E
Prefix Suffix
Chain Saw
Trimmer/Brushcutter Easy2Start™ System
Easy2Start™ System
Comfort Feature
Quick Chain Adjuster
Loop Handle
Comfort Feature
Model Number
Examples:
Prefix
BF Pick Style Tines
BG Handheld Blower
BGA Lithium-Ion Handheld Blower
BGE Electric Handheld Blower
BK Bolo Style Tines
BR Backpack Blower
BT Earth Auger, Drill, and Boring Gear
FC Grass Edger
FH Power Scythe
FS Trimmer/Brushcutter
FSA Lithium-Ion Trimmer
FSB Curved Shaft Trimmer for KM
FSE Electric Trimmer
HL Extended Reach Hedge Trimmer
HLA Lithium-ion Extended Reach
Hedge Trimmer
HS Hedge Trimmer
HSA Lithium-Ion Hedge Trimmer
HSE Electric Hedge Trimmer
HT Pole Pruner
HTA Lithium-Ion Pole Pruner
IEM Intelligent Engine Management
KB Bristle Brush
KM Kombi Motor/ Split Shaft Unit
KW STIHL PowerSweep™
MF Lawn Dethatcher
MM Multi Motor/ STIHL YARD BOSS®
MS Chain Saw
MSA Lithium-Ion Chain Saw
MSE Electric Chain Saw
PA Professional Axe
PH Professional Hedge Shear
PL Professional Lopper
PP Professional Pruner
PS Professional Hand Saw
RL Lawn Aerator
RMA Lithium-Ion Lawn Mower
SG Manual Backpack Sprayer
SH Vacuum Shredder
SR Backpack Sprayer
TS Cut-Off Machine/Cutquik®
TSA Lithium-Ion Cut-Off Machine Cutquik®
Suffix
AV Anti-Vibration
B Quick Chain Adjustment
C
Comfort can have one or more of the following features:
Easy2Start™, Quick Chain Adjuster, ElastoStart™
D Catalytic Converter
E Electronic Ignition (Designation for older models- no longer used)
E Easy2Start®
FB FARM BOSS®
K Shorter Shaft Length (Extended Reach Hedge Trimmer or Brushcutter)
KM KombiSystem Motor/Split Shaft Unit
L Low-Noise
M STIHL MAGNUM®
MB STIHL Mini Boss™
Q STIHL Quickstop®
QS Second Chain Braking System
R Wrap Handle (Chain Saw models)
R Loop Handle (Trimmers and Brushcutters)
R Rejuvenating Hedge Trimmer Blade (Hedge Trimmer models)
RT KombiSystem Motor with Loop Handle
S Super
X Lightweight Shaft Trimmer w/ Loop Handle
T Top Handle (Chain Saw)
T Trimming Hedge Trimmer Blade (Hedge Trimmer models)
W Heated Handle/Carburetor
WB STIHL WOOD BOSS®
Z Fire Safe Muffler - For Sale in USA
MS 211 C-BE
FS 56 RC-E
Prefix Suffix
Chain Saw
Trimmer/Brushcutter Easy2Start™ System
Easy2Start™ System
Comfort Feature
Quick Chain Adjuster
Loop Handle
Comfort Feature
Model Number
Examples:
Prefix
BF Pick Style Tines
BG Handheld Blower
BGA Lithium-Ion Handheld Blower
BGE Electric Handheld Blower
BK Bolo Style Tines
BR Backpack Blower
BT Earth Auger, Drill, and Boring Gear
FC Grass Edger
FH Power Scythe
FS Trimmer/Brushcutter
FSA Lithium-Ion Trimmer
FSB Curved Shaft Trimmer for KM
FSE Electric Trimmer
HL Extended Reach Hedge Trimmer
HLA Lithium-ion Extended Reach
Hedge Trimmer
HS Hedge Trimmer
HSA Lithium-Ion Hedge Trimmer
HSE Electric Hedge Trimmer
HT Pole Pruner
HTA Lithium-Ion Pole Pruner
IEM Intelligent Engine Management
KB Bristle Brush
KM Kombi Motor/ Split Shaft Unit
KW STIHL PowerSweep™
MF Lawn Dethatcher
MM Multi Motor/ STIHL YARD BOSS®
MS Chain Saw
MSA Lithium-Ion Chain Saw
MSE Electric Chain Saw
PA Professional Axe
PH Professional Hedge Shear
PL Professional Lopper
PP Professional Pruner
PS Professional Hand Saw
RL Lawn Aerator
RMA Lithium-Ion Lawn Mower
SG Manual Backpack Sprayer
SH Vacuum Shredder
SR Backpack Sprayer
TS Cut-Off Machine/Cutquik®
TSA Lithium-Ion Cut-Off Machine Cutquik®
Ever notice that the letters in the "abbreviations" often do not supply even a hint of what they stand for. It's as if Stihl wants you to raise your eyebrows. 
...probably because some stand for German words .
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No doubt, but even many of those are nebulous. Brand names, notation, and abbreviations have usually always mystified me. Often it's a language of its own....probably because some stand for German words
Hi harley, awesome list! Thanks for posting and helping all if us out. One more question, I didnt notice the "V" in your list. Im trying to figure out the exact model of my 362c-m because now they list 4 different cylinders and multiples of other parts as well. Do you happen to know wjat the V stands for?
Thank you, Jason
It should tell you which cylinder fits the “v” models, and at the end it should tell you what makes the V unique.
V - carb heating
