Chain Lubrication; Pickup Body; Oil Suction Hose - Stihl MS 240 Instruction Manual

13.

Chain Lubrication

13.1

Pickup Body

Impurities gradually clog the fine
pores of the filter with minute
particles of dirt. This prevents the oil
pump from supplying sufficient oil.
In the event of problems with the oil
supply system, first check the oil
tank and the pickup body. Clean the
oil tank if necessary, b 1
– Troubleshooting, b 4.3
– Open the oil tank cap and drain
the oil tank.
– Collect chain oil in a clean
container, b 1
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: Use hook (2) 5910 893 8800 to
remove the pickup body (1) from
the oil tank.
Do not overstretch the suction hose.
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13.2

Oil Suction Hose

– Remove the sprocket cover and
cutting attachment, b 5
– Remove the clutch, b 6
– Remove the brake band, b 7.2
– Remove the adjustable oil pump,
b 13.5
– Remove the non-adjustable oil
pump, b 13.4
– Open the oil tank cap and drain
the oil tank.
– Collect chain oil in a clean
container, b 1
2
: Remove the oil suction hose (1).
– Check the oil suction hose and
pickup body and replace if
necessary. Install the pickup
body, b 13.1
: Push the oil suction hose (1),
pickup body first, through the
housing bore (arrow).
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1
: Line up the oil suction hose (1)
– the tab (arrow) must be in the
guide.
– Push home the oil suction hose
(1) until its groove is properly
seated in the crankcase.
– Check position of pickup body. If
necessary, use hook
5910 893 8800 to position it
properly.
– Install the oil pump,
adjustable, b 13.5,
non-adjustable, b 13.4
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
– Tightening torques, b 3.5
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