Brake Lever - Stihl MS 661 Manual

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: Position the brake band (1) in the
guide (arrow).
– Engage the chain brake
: Push the brake band (1) into its
seat (arrows) as far as stop.
– Insert and tighten down the screw
on the underside.
– Fit cover, insert and tighten down
the screws firmly.
– Install the clutch drum,
b 4.1
– Check operation, b 5.1
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
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5.3

Brake Lever

– Troubleshooting, b 3.2
– Remove the brake band, b 5.2
1
– Engage the chain brake
– this relieves spring tension.
: Use the assembly tool
1117 890 0900 to disconnect the
brake spring (1) from the anchor
pin (arrow) and the brake lever.
– Remove the rewind starter,
b 9.2
2
: Remove the E-clip (1), then pull
the hand guard (2) and brake
lever (3) off the pivot pins
together.
– Check the pivot pins, replace if
necessary,
b 5.5
– Inspect the cam lever and
replace if necessary, b 5.4
Installing
– Clean pins and disassembled
1
: Push the brake lever, hook (2) for
1
3
: Push the hand guard (1) with
1
parts and lubricate with STIHL
grease, b 16
1
3 4
spring facing up, into the recess
in the hand guard (1) and line up
the holes (3, 4).
2
brake lever (2) over the machine
until they are positioned against
the pivot pins (arrows).
MS 661, MS 661 C-M
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