Introduction; In The Descriptions; Direction Of Movement - Stihl MS 441 Service & Repair Manual

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Introduction

This service manual contains
detailed descriptions of all the
typical repair and servicing
procedures for this power tool.
You should make use of the
illustrated parts lists while carrying
out repair work. They show the
installed positions and sequence of
steps for the individual components
and assemblies.
Always refer to the latest edition of
the relevant parts list to check the
part numbers of any replacement
parts.
A fault on the machine may have
several causes. To help locate the
fault, consult the chapter on
"Troubleshooting" and the "STIHL
Service Training System" for all
functional groups.
Refer to the Technical Information
bulletins for engineering changes
which have been introduced since
publication of this service manual.
Technical information bulletins also
supplement the parts list and
service manual until an updated
edition is issued.
MS 441, MS 441 C
The special tools mentioned in the
descriptions are listed in the chapter
"Special Tools" of this manual. Use
the part numbers to identify the
tools in the "STIHL Tools" manual
which lists all the tools currently
available from STIHL.
Symbols are included in the text and
pictures for greater clarity. The
meanings are as follows:

In the descriptions:

: = Action to be taken as shown
in the illustration
(above the text)
– = Action to be taken that is
not shown in the illustration
(above the text)
In the illustrations:
A Pointer (short)
aDirection of movement (long)
b 4.2 = Reference to another
chapter, i.e. chapter 4.2
in this example.
Service manuals and technical
information bulletins are intended
exclusively for the use of properly
equipped repair shops. They must
not be passed to third parties.
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Servicing and repairs are made
considerably easier by mounting the
machine on assembly stand (3)
5910 890 3100. For this purpose,
secure the clamping rail (2)
5910 850 1650 to the assembly
stand with two screws (1) and
washers.
The screws must not protrude,
as they may damage the housings
when clamping the machine,
depending on the model.
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