Stihl MS 341 Shop Manual page 29

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: Hook the brake spring (1) to the
brake lever (2).
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: Use the assembly tool
1117 890 0900 to attach the
brake spring (1) to the anchor pin
(arrow).
Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
– Lubricate sliding points with
grease – b 5.5.6
– Check play – b 5.5.4
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5.5.3 Brake Cable
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– Separate crankcase and tank
housing – b 12.9
– Remove the brake cable from the
switch lever – b 10.2.2
: Push the support (1) sideways
and out of its mount.
: Use a suitable tool to pry the
grommet (2) out of the tank
housing.
: Pull the brake cable (3) out of the
tank housing.
Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
– Adjust play – b 5.5.4
– Check operation of the coasting
brake – b 5.5.6
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5.5.4 Checking Play
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– Remove the cutting attachment –
b 5.1
– Pull the hand guard toward the
front handle.
: Take out the screw (1).
: Remove the side plate (2).
: Take out the screws (arrows).
: Remove the cover (3).
: The brake cable (1) must hang
loosely in the crankcase when
the brake is disengaged.
MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C
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