Anti-Vibration System, Repair; Annular Buffers - Stihl MS 441 Manual

11. Anti-vibration system,
repair
The front handle / tank housing and
engine housing are connected by
vibration-damping rubber buffers
and springs.
Damaged rubber buffers (annular
buffers) and springs must always be
replaced as a matter of principle.
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11.1

Annular buffers

Defective annular buffers must be
replaced.
– Remove chain sprocket cover,
bar and chain, b 5.
– Remove anti-vibration spring on
oil tank, b 11.3.1.
– Remove front handle, b 11.5
Machines with handle heating,
b 11.5.1.
: Push annular buffer (1) off peg on
tank housing.
: Push tank housing (1) aside and
prise off annular buffer (2).
– Hold annular buffer (1) so that the
tapered side (arrow) faces the
tank housing.
: Insert annular buffer (1) between
tank housing and crankcase.
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– Use STIHL Press Fluid for easier
insertion, b 17.
: Push peg (arrow) of tank housing
as far as possible into annular
buffer (1).
– Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
– Tightening torques, b 3.5.
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MS 441, MS 441 C