Use the part numbers to replacement parts. detailed descriptions of all the repair identify the tools in the They can be identified by the STIHL and servicing procedures specific to "STIHL Special Tools" manual. The part number, the { logo this power tool.
Improper handling may result in burns or other serious injuries. Install new fuel hoses either dry or with the aid of STIHL press fluid, Do not smoke or bring any fire, b 13. flame or other source of heat near the fuel.
Operation of tank vent at gauge pressure: 0.5 bar Fuel: as specified in instruction manual Ignition System Air gap between ignition module and fanwheel: 0.15...0.30 mm Spark plug (resistor type): NGK BPMR 7 A Bosch WSR6F Electrode gap: 0.5 mm SR 430, SR 450...
Screw M 5x18 Muffler/cylinder, bottom Screw P 6x21.5 Hose clamp/blowing attachment M 8x1 Flywheel/crankshaft 20.0 Screw P 5x18 Strainer/blower housing Screw M 5x18 Starter cover/shroud/engine pan Screw M 5x18 Starter cover/shroud/cylinder Screw P 4x12 Shaft/rotary shutter SR 430, SR 450...
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Power screwdriver setting for polymer: DG and P screws max. 500 rpm Do not use an impact wrench for releasing or tightening screws. Do not mix up screws with and without binding heads. SR 430, SR 450...
Coat rewind spring with standard becomes viscous at very low solvent-based degreasant outside temperatures (spring (containing no chlorinated or windings stick together) halogenated hydrocarbons), then pull the rope carefully several times until normal action is restored SR 430, SR 450...
Condition Cause Remedy Blower does not blow Blower wheel loose Tighten down nut on blower wheel firmly Blower wheel blocked Clean blower housing Blower wheel worn or too many Fit a new blower wheel blades broken SR 430, SR 450...
Check operation of spark plug. Clean the spark plug or replace if necessary. The carburetor or engine may also be the cause of poor engine running behavior SR 430, SR 450...
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Faulty insulation or short in short Check short circuit wire for short circuit wire circuit to ground Break in ignition lead or insulation Check ignition lead, replace ignition damaged module if necessary Ignition module faulty Install new ignition module SR 430, SR 450...
Inlet needle sticking to valve seat Remove inlet needle, clean and refit Diaphragm gasket leaking Fit new diaphragm gasket Metering diaphragm damaged or Fit a new metering diaphragm shrunk Spacer flange damaged Install new spacer flange SR 430, SR 450...
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Setting of low speed screw (L) too Reset low speed screw (L) rich or too lean correctly Setting of idle speed screw (LA ) Reset idle speed screw (LA) incorrect – throttle shutter correctly completely closed SR 430, SR 450...
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Install new fuel suction hose Setting of high speed screw (H) too Check basic carburetor setting, rich correct if necessary Main jet bores or ports blocked Clean or replace the carburetor Pump diaphragm damaged or Fit new pump diaphragm fatigued SR 430, SR 450...
Piston rings worn Fit new piston rings Engine overheating Insufficient cylinder cooling. Air Thoroughly clean all cooling air outlets on blower housing blocked openings and the cylinder fins or cooling fins on cylinder very dirty SR 430, SR 450...
: Take out the screws (1) and remove the exhaust pipe (2). : Remove the gasket (1). – Carefully place the muffler (1) in position. : Check the position of the gasket and fit the screws (2). SR 430, SR 450...
: Pull the muffler (1) out a little. The engine can be checked thoroughly for leaks with the pump 0000 850 1300. : Fit the test flange (1) 5910 850 4200. SR 430, SR 450...
0.5 bar. If this nipple (arrow). pressure remains constant for at least 20 seconds, the engine is airtight. – If the pressure drops, the leak must be located and the faulty part replaced. SR 430, SR 450...
– Install the engine pan, b 4.6 : Take out the screw (1). – Degrease the crankshaft taper, b 13 – Install the engine, b 4.5 : Lift the shroud (1) slightly and pull it away. SR 430, SR 450...
: Disconnect the short circuit wire (1) and ground wire (2). – Put the wires to one side. : Tighten down the screw (1) : Push the stop buffer (1) onto the firmly. tapered pin (2). SR 430, SR 450...
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– Remove the container, – line up the holes in the engine SR 430 b 10.1, – Inspect the oil seals and replace and blower housing. SR 450 b 10.2 if necessary, b 4.3 : Insert the screws (arrows) and –...
: Release the crankshaft (1) from home. its bearing seats (arrows) and pull it carefully out of the cylinder. – Reassemble all other parts in the reverse sequence. : Take out the screws (arrows). : Pull off the oil seals (1). SR 430, SR 450...
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If a new cylinder is being installed, recess (arrow) in the cylinder. the spacer flange may be transferred from the old cylinder if it is in good condition. : Take out the screws (arrows). – Remove the spacer flange (1). SR 430, SR 450...
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13 : Push the new oil seals (2), open Make sure the sealant does not side facing the ball bearings, onto project into the engine pan. the crankshaft stubs. – Remove the installing sleeve (1). SR 430, SR 450...
– Install the ignition module, b 5.2 – Reassemble all other parts in the reverse sequence. : The crankshaft (1), connecting rod (2) and needle bearing form an inseparable unit. It must always be replaced as a complete unit. SR 430, SR 450...
This operation must be carried out very quickly because heat is absorbed by the crankshaft, and the inner bearing race shrinks. SR 430, SR 450...
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– Inspect the piston rings and replace it if necessary, b 4.8.1 : Place the piston on the connecting rod. : Remove the sleeve (1) 5910 893 1706 from the installing tool (2) 5910 890 2212. SR 430, SR 450...
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The inner pin (arrow) must again point towards the flat face. Fit the snap ring (1) so that its gap (arrow) points down – it must not be near the recess (2). – Check installed position of snap ring. SR 430, SR 450...
: Use a piece of old piston ring to scrape the grooves (arrows) – Reassemble all other parts in the clean. reverse sequence. : Position the new piston rings in the groove so that the radii (arrows) at the ring gaps face upwards. SR 430, SR 450...
Ignition timing is fixed and cannot be adjusted during repair work. Since there is no mechanical wear in these systems, ignition timing cannot get out of adjustment during operation. : Disconnect the short circuit wire (1) and ground wire (2). SR 430, SR 450...
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: Fit the screw (3) with washer – do the flywheel magnet. not tighten down yet. The ignition module (1) and ignition lead (2) form a unit. – Check the spark plug boot and replace if necessary, b 5.4 – Troubleshooting, b 3.3 SR 430, SR 450...
5.7 : Starting at the ignition module, attach the ignition lead (1) to the guides (arrows). Position the ignition lead so that it is not kinked at the ignition module and not under tension. SR 430, SR 450...
2 mm. – Remove the shroud, b 4.4 – Coat the inside of the spark plug boot with STIHL press fluid, While using the ZAT 3, hold it only b 13 by the handle (4) or position it in a : Use suitable pliers to pull the leg safe place.
– Unscrew the puller and remove : Push the locking strip (1) – Reassemble all other parts in the the flywheel. 0000 893 5904 into the spark reverse sequence. plug hole until it butts against the cylinder wall – as shown. SR 430, SR 450...
The resistance measured must be : Pull the fuel hoses (1) out of the infinitely high. If not, install a new : Pull off the spark plug boot (1) guides (arrows). throttle cable, b 5.6.2. vertically. SR 430, SR 450...
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: Pull the protective tube (1) out of the guides (arrows). : Pull the protective tube (1) out of – Remove the control levers and its seat (arrow) in the handle cam, b 8 molding. – Remove the valve, b 10.9.2 SR 430, SR 450...
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– Check operation of throttle cable and readjust if necessary, b 9.8.1 – Position the protective tube (1) so that the throttle cable (2) is under the wiring harness (3) in the direction of the blower housing. SR 430, SR 450...
: Connect the ground wire (2) and throttle cable must be replaced. short circuit wire (1) – make sure the connectors are pushed fully – Check for contact and continuity home. and replace the throttle cable if necessary, b 5.6.2 SR 430, SR 450...
– Boot damaged? – If necessary, install new spark plug boot and/ or leg spring, b 5.4 Test ignition system: with ZAT 3 or ZAT 4 (use ZAT 3 as main spark gap see TI 32.94), b 5.3 SR 430, SR 450...
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Check the ignition lead: – Severe chafing? – Spark plug boot: Holes/cracks? – Resistance: spark plug boot to ground: spec. 1.5 – 12 kΩ If necessary, install new spark plug boot and/or ignition lead with module, b 5.2 SR 430, SR 450...
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5.2 Machine runs? Machine runs trouble-free, – Look for fault in fuel system or no further action necessary carburetor – Check engine for leaks – Check position of flywheel on crankshaft, b 4.2, b 5.5 SR 430, SR 450...
: Insert the screws (arrows) and the rewind spring, must be removed tighten them down firmly. and disassembled. Take particular care when removing the spring. – Clean all components, b 13 – Relieve tension of rewind spring, b 6.4 SR 430, SR 450...
– Coat starter post and bore in rope rotor with STIHL special – Remove the starter cover, b 6.2 lubricant, b 13 : Pull out the starter rope (1) about 5 cm and hold the rope rotor (2) steady. SR 430, SR 450...
– Remove remaining rope from the remain on the sleeve while the rope rope rotor and starter grip. its being pulled into the grip. Do not shorten the starter rope. – Remove the rope rotor, b 6.4 SR 430, SR 450...
: Use the starter rope (1) to rotate the rope rotor (2) six turns : Thread the rope (1) through the clockwise. hole in the rotor (arrow). The pawls and spring clip must be installed. The rewind spring is now tensioned. SR 430, SR 450...
– The rewind spring may pop out and unwind. – Lubricate the spring with a few When the starter rope is fully drops of STIHL special lubricant extended, it must still be possible to : Push the rewind spring with before installing, b 13...
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– Install the rope rotor, b 6.4 – Install the pawls, b 6.3 – Lubricate pegs on pawls with grease, b 13 – Tension the rewind spring, b 6.6 – Reassemble all other parts in the reverse sequence. SR 430, SR 450...
– Remove the blower housing, : Unscrew the bearing plugs (1) – Hold the AV springs (2) steady in SR 430 b 10.7, and (2) from the AV springs. their seats. SR 450 b 10.8 – Screw home the bearing : Fit and tighten down the plugs (1) and (2) as far as stop.
(arrows) from the bearing stop. plugs. – Install the blower housing, Installing SR 430 b 10.7, SR 450 b 10.8 – Reassemble all other parts in the reverse sequence. AV Springs on Backplate, Metering Unit, SR 450...
: Pull off and replace the stop buffer (1). buffer (1). Installing Installing – Use STIHL press fluid to simplify – Use STIHL press fluid to simplify assembly, b 13 assembly, b 13 : Push the stop buffer (1), tapered...
(1) into the hole (arrow) position until it snaps into position. – Position c = cold start – Fit the handle molding, b 8.3 – cold engine is started in this position – Check operation. SR 430, SR 450...
(arrows) – do not overstretch the detent : Remove the throttle trigger (1) spring. and lever (2). – Check the cam (2) and detent – Disconnect the throttle cable (3). spring (1) and replace if necessary SR 430, SR 450...
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: Push the throttle cable nipple (1) into the lever and engage it in the slot (arrow). : Fit the torsion spring (1) on the throttle trigger and position its short leg against the web (arrow). SR 430, SR 450...
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(3). Make sure the contact spring is not bent. Make sure the contact spring is not bent. : Fit the interlock lever (1) into position and engage the torsion spring (arrow). SR 430, SR 450...
(arrow). – Check operation. – Reassemble all other parts in the reverse sequence. : Turn the valve lever (1) clockwise and disconnect it from the rod (2). SR 430, SR 450...
: Take out the screw (1) and b 8.5.1 remove the cover (2). : Fit the cable (2) in the guide (arrow). – Take out the screw (1). : Remove the metering lever (2) with cable (3). SR 430, SR 450...
: Turn the knurled nut. The sleeve (1) moves in direction of : Fit the cover (1). metering lever (2) = setting shutter to closed. : Insert and tighten down the screw (2) firmly. – Check operation. SR 430, SR 450...
: Use screwdriver 5910 890 2420 to unscrew the nuts (arrows). – Remove the baffle (1). : Remove the prefilter (1) and air filter element (2). : Push the lugs (1) into the guides (arrows). – Push the baffle fully home. SR 430, SR 450...
: Engage the end (2) in the guide (arrow). : Pull the ignition lead (1) out of the guides (arrows). : Pull the ignition lead (1) out of the guides (arrows). : Fit and tighten down the screws (1) firmly. SR 430, SR 450...
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– disconnect the rubber and filter housing, b 13 grommet if necessary. Always replace components with : Fit the gasket (1). – Remove the fuel hoses from the damaged sealing faces. lower guides at the same time. SR 430, SR 450...
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– Use STIHL press fluid to simplify : Place the filter housing (1) in : Insert and tighten down the assembly, b 13 position screw (1) firmly. – make sure the wiring harness (2) and fuel hoses are : Push the grommet (1), tapered not pinched.
Always install new fuel hoses. : Pull the fuel hose (1) off the nipple (arrow). – Press down the throttle lever until the nipple (arrow) projects. : Take the throttle cable (1) out of the pin (2). SR 430, SR 450...
Take care not to damage the new fuel hoses. – Reassemble all other parts in the reverse sequence. : Fit the gasket (1). : Push the hose with nipple onto the carburetor’s fuel nipple (arrow). SR 430, SR 450...
– Install the carburetor, b 9.5 signs of fatigue. i.e. the diaphragm distorts and swells and has to be replaced. – Reassemble all other parts in the reverse sequence. SR 430, SR 450...
– Install the metering diaphragm, b 9.6.1 : If there is an annular indentation (arrow) on the – Reassemble all other parts in the sealing cone of the inlet needle, reverse sequence. fit a new inlet needle. SR 430, SR 450...
: Carefully separate the pump diaphragm (1) and gasket (2). The diaphragm material is subjected to continuous alternating stresses and eventually shows signs of fatigue. i.e. the diaphragm distorts and swells and has to be replaced. SR 430, SR 450...
: Take out the screw (arrow). position on the end cover. – Move the end cover (1) a little – Pull off the throttle lever (1). until its pegs engage the holes in the carburetor body. SR 430, SR 450...
: Take out the screw (arrow). : Push the rotary knob (2) onto the choke shaft until it engages, and – Pull off the rotary knob (1). hold it in that position. : Remove the spring (1). SR 430, SR 450...
– Check the high speed screw (H) troubleshooting, b 3.4 and replace it if necessary. – Carry out the basic setting, b 9.7.1 : Inspect the tip (arrow) for damage or wear and replace the screw (H) if necessary. SR 430, SR 450...
(L). low speed screw L counterclockwise until a speed The air filter must be clean and of 3,000 rpm is obtained installed. – Install a new limiter cap. – Start and warm up the engine. SR 430, SR 450...
9.8.1 The movement of the high speed screw (H) is now limited. – Turn the high speed screw ( H) slowly counterclockwise as far as stop, but no more than a 3/4 turn. SR 430, SR 450...
– Reassemble in the reverse sequence. Adjusting the throttle cable The throttle lever butts against the idle speed screw (LA) when the throttle trigger is fully depressed (full throttle). SR 430, SR 450...
: Remove the gasket (1). : Fit the screws (arrows). – Check that gasket is properly seated. – Insert the screws and tighten them down firmly. – Reassemble all other parts in the reverse sequence. SR 430, SR 450...
– Clean the area around the tank vent. : Seal one fuel hose (arrow) with a – If necessary, install a new tank plug. vent or tank, b 9.10 – Pull the fuel suction hose (1) off the nipple (arrow). SR 430, SR 450...
– Reassemble in the reverse sequence. – Coat sealing ring of new tank vent with STIHL press fluid, : Squeeze the lugs (arrows) b 13 – Install the fuel tank, b 9.12 together and pull out the manual fuel pump (1).
: Push the fuel hose (1) onto the requirements, b 1.1 nipple (arrow). – Check operation. – Fuel must be sucked in when the manual fuel pump is operated. Check hose connections if necessary. – Install the shroud, b 4.4 SR 430, SR 450...
: Pull the fuel hose (1) off the carburetor (arrow). : Pull the fuel hoses (1) out of the guides (arrows). : Take out the screws (1) and remove the fuel tank (2). SR 430, SR 450...
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: Push the fuel return hose (1) onto the nipple (arrow). : Press the fuel suction hose (1) into the guide (arrow). – Lay the fuel hoses parallel – do not cross them over. SR 430, SR 450...
(arrow). – Position the fuel tank (1) so that the holes (arrows) are in alignment. – Coat nipple with STIHL press fluid, b 13 : Fit and tighten down the screws (2) firmly. : Pull the connector (1) with fuel...
If the fuel hoses and connector are in order – pry out the connector with the fuel hoses attached. : Pry off and replace the – Coat the connector with STIHL grommet (1). press fluid, b 13 – Reassemble in the reverse : Line up the connector (1) and sequence.
See instruction manual. – Open the tank cap. – Position the fuel tank (1) so that the holes (arrows) are in – Coat the connector with STIHL alignment. press fluid, b 13 : Fit and tighten down the : Line up the connector (1) with screws (2) firmly.
: Rotate the strainer (1) 45° : Pull the bracket (1) out of the counterclockwise and lift it out. guides (arrows). : Take out the screws (1). : Take the container (1) out of the bracket (1). SR 430, SR 450...
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(arrows). : Push the bracket (1) into the guides (arrows). : Push the protective screen (1) into position until the locking tabs (arrow) at both sides snap into place. – Install the blower housing, b 10.7 SR 430, SR 450...
Version with pressure pump 45° clockwise until it engages. – Reassemble all other parts in the : Take out the screws (1). reverse sequence. : Loosen the hose clamps (2). – Pull off the hoses (1). SR 430, SR 450...
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: Remove the lever (2). : Remove the rotary shutter (1). : Position the lever (1) so that the retaining tabs (arrows) engage the web. – Push the lever (1) home until it snaps into place. SR 430, SR 450...
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– Hold the rotary shutter with the toothed pivot pin (1) pointing in the direction of the anti-vibration spring (2). : Fit the rotary shutter (3) in the hole (arrow). : Insert and tighten down the screw (1) firmly. SR 430, SR 450...
– Push home the hoses (1) as far as stop. : Fit and tighten down the hose clamps (2). – Reassemble all other parts in the reverse sequence. : Disconnect the cable (1) from the guide (arrow). – Remove the cover (2). SR 430, SR 450...
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8.5.1. : Engage the cover's retaining tab (1) on the housing (arrow). : Push the cable (1) into the bore (arrow) in the lever. – Turn the cable (1) until it is above the ribs. SR 430, SR 450...
(arrows) point towards the – Remove the blower housing, container. Installing SR 430 b 10.7, SR 450 b 10.8 : Position the strainer (1) so that the recess (arrows) point in the The strainer is not shown in the direction of the container and illustration.
– Reassemble all other parts in the reverse sequence. 10.6 Blower Wheel – Remove the blower housing, SR 430 b 10.7, SR 450 b 10.8 – Remove the metering unit, SR 450 b 10.3 : Fit the hoses (1). : Unscrew the blower wheel nut (arrow).
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Installing 10.7 Blower Housing, SR 430 – Remove the filter housing, b 9.4 : Take out the screws (1). – Remove the fuel tank, b 9.12 – Pull the fuel hoses out of the Versions with short back padding guides.
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Version without pressure pump SR 430 versions with and without pressure pump : Remove the screws (1) from the underside of the machine. : Use a screwdriver to ease the hose clamp (arrow) open. : Pull off the blower housing (1).
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10.5 – Transfer the molded hose. – Transfer the AV springs, b 7 – Use STIHL press fluid, b 13 – Check the inner blower : Push the molded hose (1), tab housing (1) and replace it if...
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: Fit and tighten down the hose clamps (3). SR 430 versions with and without pressure pump : Fit the hose (1) in the : Insert and tighten down the guide (arrow). screws (1) on the underside of the machine.
: Fit and tighten down the screws (2) firmly. : Take out the screws (arrows). – Reassemble all other parts in the : Remove the back padding (1). reverse sequence. : Take out the screws (1). SR 430, SR 450...
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– Transfer the engine, b 4.5 – Transfer the AV springs, b 7 : Take out the screws (arrows). – Remove the outer blower housing (1). : Pull the hose (1) out of the guide (arrow). SR 430, SR 450...
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: Pull out the air guide (1). – Place the outer blower housing (1) in position. : Push the gasket (1) fully home – its lips must locate snugly against : Insert the screws (arrows) and the housing. tighten them down firmly. SR 430, SR 450...
: Use a screwdriver to ease the hose clamp (arrow) open. – Pull off the hose (1). : Push the blower housing (1) with the upper anti-vibration springs into the spring seats (arrow) until they snap into position. SR 430, SR 450...
– Reassemble in the reverse sequence. : Rotate the rod (2) and pull it out of the piston (arrow). – Inspect the nozzle (1) and metering knob (2) and replace if necessary – Reassemble in the reverse sequence. SR 430, SR 450...
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: Line up the piston and push the rod (2) into the hole (arrow). : Place the valve (1) with spring in its seat (arrow). : Pull the spring (1) and piston (2) out of the valve. SR 430, SR 450...
10.10.1 Pleated Hose 10.10.2 Elbow – Remove the pleated hose – see instruction manual. – Remove the blower housing, SR 430 b 10.7, SR 450 b 10.8 SR 430 version – Hold the valve (1) in the handle housing. – See instruction manual...
SR 430, SR 450 versions without SR 430, SR 450 versions with pressure pump pressure pump : Remove the elbow (1). : Inspect the elbow (1) and – Use a screwdriver to ease the – Loosen the hose clamp (2).
(arrows). – Inspect harness straps and transfer if necessary, b 11.3 : Grip the top of the protective : Push the spring seats (1) into the screen (1) and pull it away. seats (arrow). SR 430, SR 450...
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: Push the clamping strap (1) through the loop (arrow) and – Reassemble all other parts in the remove it. reverse sequence. : Place the protective screen (1) in position so that the lugs (arrow) are above the first web. SR 430, SR 450...
: Thread the loop (1) of the – Push the pin (1) home until it harness strap through the snaps into place. backplate. : Remove the pin (1). – Pull out the strap (2). : Fit the pin (1) through the loop. SR 430, SR 450...
11.4 Back Padding : Take out the screws (arrows). : Remove the back padding (1). : Take out the screws (arrows). : Remove the back padding (1). – Reassemble in the reverse sequence. SR 430, SR 450...