Pin / Hand Guard - Stihl GS 461 Manual

4.3

Pin / hand guard

The pin ensures that the hand guard
is securely mounted. If it is worn,
replace the pin.
– Remove starter, b 7.2
1
: Pull out rubber buffer (1)
2
3
: Unscrew the screw (1)
: Draw hand guard (2) with
insert (3) off the pivot pin
simultaneously
– Pull insert out of hand guard
– Remove washer
18
1
: Disassemble bolt (1)
Installation
– Coat the knurled area of the new
1
pin with Loctite before fitting the
pin, b 12
: The pin must be inserted in the
hole (arrow) so that the knurling
on the pin engages the knurled
profile
Turn the pin back and forth slightly
until it fits.
The pin must be driven in square.
1
: Drive in pin (1) in accordance
with the following information
a
: Pin (1) a =
approx. 10.3...10.5 mm
5
4
3
1
: Orient insert (1) so that the
tab (2) is at the top
: Slide insert (1) into recess in
hand guard (3) until the holes (4)
and (5) are lined up
1
2
GS 461