Av Elements; Stop Buffer At; Clutch Side; Antivibration Element - Stihl MS 661 Manual

10.

AV Elements

Vibration-damping springs and stop
buffers are used for the connection
between the handlebar, tank
housing and crankcase.
Damaged springs and stop buffers
must always be replaced.
10.1 Stop Buffer at Clutch
Side
– Remove the chain sprocket
cover.
1
: Pry out the stop buffer (1), check
it and replace if necessary.
Installing
2
1
– Use STIHL press fluid to make
installation easier, b 16
: Push the stop buffer (1), taper
first, into the bore until its groove
(arrow) engages the housing
rib (2).
80
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
10.2 Antivibration Element on
Oil tank / Tank Housing
– Remove the stop buffer at the
clutch side, b 10.1
1
: Take out the screw (1).
1
: Take out the screw (1).
3
1
1
: Remove the screws (1) from the
underside of the machine, pry the
handlebar holder (2) out of the
handlebar (3) and lift it away.
3
: Unscrew spring (1) with bearing
plug (2) and pull off the annular
buffer (3).
– Inspect the spring with plug,
annular buffer and handlebar
holder, replace if necessary.
MS 661, MS 661 C-M
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2
1