Mounting Clutch Housing on Gearbox.... 12 Removing the Handle Frame......12 Fitting the Handle Frame ........ 12 This service manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. BT 131...
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Check pinion shaft, output shaft and gears clutch housing for damage, replace if necessary, then pack gearbox and clutch housings with STIHL gear grease Gearbox runs erratically and stops Clutch worn Inspect clutch and clutch drum, replace if under load...
– Disassemble and assemble the control handle (2), see Knife – ‘Series 4180 Powerhead’ service manual. STIHL OH 723 press fluid – 0781 957 9000 – Removing the Assist Handle Standard commercial solvent-based degreasant – containing no chlorinated or halogenated...
Insert the screws (8) from outside. Hold the screws (8) steady and fit and tighten down the nuts (7). Lay throttle cable (13) along the handle frame and secure it with cable ties (12) – ends facing down. BT 131...
– Screwdriver, T27x200 – 5910 890 2415 – Socket, 8 mm – STIHL OH 723 press fluid – 0781 957 9000 – Removing the Antivibration Elements Preparations, @ 3.1. Coat stops (4) and rubber buffers (3) with press fluid Remove the handlebar, @ 5.2.
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Assemble the AV housing (2). Fit the AV housing (2) with tube (8) on the frame. Insert the screws (1) from outside. Hold the screws (1) steady and fit and tighten down the nuts (5). Install the handlebars, @ 5.7. BT 131...
Lift the powerhead (5) off the clutch housing (4). Removing and Installing the Clutch See ‘Series 4180 Powerhead’ service manual. Disassembling and Assembling the Powerhead Refer to ‘Series 4180 Powerhead’ service manual for diagnosis and repair procedures on powerhead. BT 131...
Install the powerhead, @ 7.2. Install handlebar together with control handle, @ 5.7. Removing the Fan Housing Preparations, @ 3.1. Remove handlebar together with control handle, @ 5.2. Remove the powerhead, @ 7.2. Take out the screws (4). BT 131...
Installing the Air Guide Shroud Fit bushing (7) in the air guide shroud (6). Fit retaining lugs of air guide shroud (6) in the cooling slots of the shroud (9) and screen (8). Insert and tighten down the screw (5). BT 131...
Open the AV housing and remove it together with tubes, @ 6.2. Remove the powerhead, @ 7.2. Remove clutch housing together with gearbox, @ 9.2. Fitting the Handle Frame Install clutch housing together with gearbox, @ 9.3. Install the powerhead, @ 7.2. BT 131...
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Install the antivibration elements, @ 6.3. Install the handlebars, @ 5.6. BT 131...
(1). 10.2 Inspecting Clutch Drum Preparations, @ 3.1. Remove handlebar together with control handle, @ 5.2. Remove the powerhead, @ 7.2. Remove clutch housing together with gearbox, @ 9.2. Remove clutch housing from the gearbox, @ 9.4. BT 131...
(1). Fit clutch housing on the gearbox, @ 9.5. Install the clutch housing with gearbox, @ 9.3. Install the powerhead, @ 7.2. Install handlebar together with control handle, @ 5.7. BT 131...
Unscrew the bearing pin (1). Drive pin (8) home until height ‘b’ is Remove the E-clip (10). about 6.0 - 6.2 mm (about 0.24 in). Push out the retainer (2). Install the flat springs, @ 11.10. Pull out the brake lever (9). BT 131...
Fit the brake band (15) in its guide (20) in the clutch housing (7). Engage the auger brake. Fit the brake band (15) in the clutch housing (7). Fit the insert (14). Insert and tighten down the screw (13). Fit the cover (18). Fit the cover (11). BT 131...
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Insert and tighten down the screw (12). Install the clutch drum, @ 10.4. Fit clutch housing on the gearbox, @ 9.5. Install clutch housing together with gearbox, @ 9.3. Install the powerhead, @ 7.2. Install handlebar together with control handle, @ 5.7. BT 131...
120°C (250°F). Use press arbor 1117 893 7200 to remove the ball bearings (3 and 4). Heat the clutch housing (1) in area of ball bearing (2) to about 120°C (250°F). Carefully knock out the ball bearing (2). BT 131...
Apply Dirko sealant to the gearbox housing (1) sealing face (arrows) and check the following points: Sealant forms a bead a = 1 mm (0.04 in) high. – Sealant does not project into the gearbox housing (1). – BT 131...
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