Stihl MS 171 Manual page 34

1
: Apply screwdriver above the
spindle (arrow) and push it into
the slide (1).
– Remove the slide (1).
– Inspect the slide and spindle and
replace if necessary.
1
2
: Push the slide (1) into the guides
(arrows) until it snaps into
position in the spindle (2).
1
: Push the bearing lugs of shroud
(1) into the guides (arrows) until
they snap into position.
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1
: Push the shroud (1) down as far
as stop and secure in position
with the slide lock (2).
8.5 Removing and Installing
the Engine
The complete engine has to be
removed before removing either the
piston or cylinder.
– Remove the shroud, b 8.4
– Remove the chain sprocket
cover, bar and chain, b 5
– Remove the muffler, b 8.1
– Remove the clutch, b 6
– Remove the ignition module,
b 9.1
– Remove the wiring harness,
b 9.6.2
– Remove the flywheel, b 9.5
– Remove the handle frame,
b 11.4
– Remove the throttle rod, b 14.6
– If necessary, also remove the
carburetor carrier, b 14.7.1
2
1
: Remove the worm (1).
: Remove the cylinder mounting
screws (arrows) from the
underside of the engine housing
– engine pan is also loose.
1
: Take the engine (1) out of the
engine housing.
After loosening the engine pan,
always clean the sealing faces and
apply fresh sealant, b 16
The carburetor carrier can be also
be removed after the engine has
been removed.
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