Engine - Stihl MS 441 Manual

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Engine

Always check and, if necessary,
repair the following parts before
looking for faults on the engine:
– Air filter,
– Fuel supply,
– Carburetor,
– Ignition system
Condition
Engine does not start easily, stalls
at idle speed, but operates normally
at full throttle
Engine does not deliver full power
or runs erratically
Engine overheating
18
Cause
Oil seals in crankcase damaged
Crankcase leaking or damaged
(cracks)
Piston rings worn or broken
Muffler / spark arresting screen
carbonized
Air filter dirty
Fuel line / impulse line severely
kinked or damaged
Decompression valve not closed
Air flap does not open
Insufficient cylinder cooling. Air
inlets in fan housing blocked or
cooling fins on cylinder very dirty
Remedy
Replace the oil seals
Seal or replace the crankcase
Fit new piston rings
Clean the muffler (inlet and
exhaust), replace spark arresting
screen, replace muffler if necessary
Replace air filter
Fit new hoses or position them
without kinks
Close decompression valve,
check and replace if necessary
Check carburetor; install a new
carburetor if necessary
Thoroughly clean all cooling air
openings and cooling fins
MS 441, MS 441 C