Cylinder And Piston - Stihl MS 460 Service Manual

: Fit the shroud, making sure that
the ignition lead is properly
located in the recess (arrow).
Install all other parts in the reverse
sequence.
MS 460, MS 460 C
6.5

Cylinder and Piston

6.5.1 Removing
Before removing the piston, decide
whether or not the crankshaft has to
be removed as well. The crankshaft
has to be blocked to remove the
flywheel and clutch by resting the
piston on the wooden assembly
block with the cylinder removed or
loosened.
– Remove the muffler, b 6.1
– Remove the spark plug, b 5.3
– Remove the shroud, b 6.4
– Remove the carburetor, b
12.2.1
2 1
: If a decompression valve is fitted,
remove the cover (1) and
unscrew the valve (2).
: Take the sleeve (1) out of the
manifold.
: Remove the washer (2) from the
studs.
: Take out the cylinder base
screws through the holes
(arrows) in the cylinder.
: Carefully lift the cylinder and, at
the same time, push the manifold
through the tank housing
opening.
Do not use pointed or sharp-edged
tools for this job.
2
1
: Carefully separate the cylinder
gasket from the cylinder base.
– Pull the cylinder off the piston.
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