Servicing The Av System; Annular Buffer On Chain Catcher; Annular Buffer At Clutch Side - Stihl MS 240 Instruction Manual

11.

Servicing the AV System

Vibration-damping rubber buffers
are used for the connection
between the handlebar, tank
housing and engine housing.
Damaged rubber buffers (annular
buffers) must always be replaced.
11.1 Annular Buffer on Chain
Catcher
Always replace a damaged annular
buffer.
– Remove the sprocket cover and
cutting attachment, b 5
– Remove the side plate, b 7.6
1
: Insert screw (arrow) part way and
pull out the plug (1).
1
: Take out the screw (arrow).
– Pry out the annular buffer (1).
70
2
– Use STIHL press fluid to simplify
assembly, b 17
– Hold annular buffer with its small
diameter (1) facing the housing.
: Push the annular buffer (1) into
the bore until its groove (arrow)
engages the housing rib (2).
– Insert screw and tighten it down
firmly.
1
: Position the plug (1) so that its
recesses match those on the
housing (see arrows).
– Push the plug into the annular
buffer as far as stop.
– Use STIHL press fluid to simplify
assembly,
b 17
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
– Tightening torques, b 3.5
11.2 Annular Buffer at Clutch
1
Side
– Remove the sprocket cover and
cutting attachment, b 5
1
: Pry out the plug(1).
: Take out the screw (arrow).
MS 240, MS 260, MS 260 C