Troubleshooting; Clutch - Stihl MS 201 Manual

3.

Troubleshooting

3.1

Clutch

Condition
Saw chain stops under full load
Saw chain rotates at idle speed
Loud noises
8
Cause
Clutch shoes badly worn
Clutch drum badly worn
Engine idle speed too high
Clutch springs stretched
Clutch springs broken
Clutch springs stretched
Clutch shoe retainer broken
Clutch shoes and carrier worn
Needle cage damaged
Remedy
Install new clutch
Install new clutch drum
Readjust idle speed screw LA
Replace the clutch springs or install
new clutch
Replace the clutch springs
Replace all clutch springs
Install new retainer or clutch
Install new clutch
Fit new needle cage
MS 201, MS 201 C, MS 201 T, MS 201 TC