"Special Servicing Tools" of this They can be identified by the procedures for the BT 45 which is manual. Use the part numbers to STIHL part number, the STIH) logo based on the series 4140 identify the tools in the "STIHL...
Warning! Do not smoke or bring any fire, flame or other source of heat near the fuel. All work with fuel must be performed outdoors only. Spilled fuel must be wiped away immediately. BT 45...
Octane rating: min. 90 RON Fuel mixture: Regular brand-name gasoline and STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil or brand-name two-stroke engine oil Mix ratio: 50:1 with STIHL two-stroke engine oil Fuel mix for units with catalytic converter: Use only STIHL 50:1 two-...
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This procedure ensures that the screw engages properly in the existing thread and does not form a new thread and weaken the assembly. Power screwdriver settings for polymer: Plastoform screws max. 600 rpm DG screws max. 500 rpm Important: Do not mix up screws with and without binding head BT 45...
Spring hooks broken Fit new clutch springs Loud noises Clutch springs stretched or fatigued Replace all clutch springs Clutch shoe retainer (carrier) Fit new retainer (carrier) or clutch broken Clutch shoes and carrier worn Install a new clutch BT 45...
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Lubricating oil on rewind spring Coat rewind spring with a standard becomes viscous at very low solvent-based degreasant outside temperatures (spring (containing no chlorinated or windings stick together) halogenated hydrocarbons). Then pull rope carefully several times until normal action is restored BT 45...
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Main jet bores or ports blocked Clean the bores and ports Fuel pickup body dirty Install new pickup body Engine will not idle, Throttle shutter opened too wide by Reset idle speed screw correctly idle speed too high idle speed screw BT 45...
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Remove inlet control lever and refit of inlet control lever correctly Perforated disc on diaphragm is Fit new metering diaphragm deformed and presses constantly against inlet control lever Inlet control lever too low Fit new inlet control lever (relative to correct installed position) BT 45...
Fit new lines or position cracked without kinks Engine overheating Insufficient cylinder cooling. Thoroughly clean all cooling air Air inlets in fan housing passages and cooling fins blocked or cooling fins on cylinder very dirty see "Series 4140 Powerhead" service manual BT 45...
(arrow). Do not kink the throttle cable during this operation. – Remove the left-hand handle housing. Install in the reverse sequence. : Take out the screws (arrows). BT 45...
80% of the original thickness, fit a Note that clutch carrier has a left- new clutch drum. hand thread. : Take the clutch shoes off the carrier and clean the individual parts - b 11 – Replace any damaged parts. BT 45...
Install in the reverse sequence. Installing Install in the reverse sequence while observing the specified tightening torques - b 3.3. : Remove the exhaust gasket (1). BT 45...
- b 11. the stub (1). Lubricate the rewind spring and – Clean the spark arresting screen starter post with STIHL special lubricant, see b 11, before or install a new stub if necessary. installing. – Clean the thread of the stub and...
– Replace the broken or worn starter rope - b 6.5 Installing – Coat bore in rope rotor with STIHL special lubricant - b 11 : Fit the rotor on the starter post so that the driver (1) on the rope rotor slips behind the inner spring loop (2).
- b 6.7 and 11 – Before installing, lubricate the new spring with a few drops of STIHL special lubricant - b 11 : Then grip the rewind spring with pointed nose pliers about 10 mm from the end of the outer loop and place it in the starter.
– Let go of the rope rotor and slowly release the starter grip so – Thread the other end of the rope that the rope winds itself onto the through the starter grip. Tie a rotor. simple overhand knot in the end of the rope. BT 45...
– Use a suitable tool to pry the damaged bush out of the fan – Remove the installing tool. cover. Installing the rope bush – Place the new bush in its seat in the fan housing/starter cover. BT 45...
(arrow) from the throttle properly if the spring clip is trigger (1). deformed. : Remove throttle trigger from the – Install the rewind starter - pivot pin on the handle housing. b 6.1 Install in the reverse sequence. BT 45...
(arrows) in the left-hand handle housing. Assemble all other parts in the reverse sequence. Install in the reverse sequence. : When installing, check that the throttle cable is properly seated in the retainers and guides (arrows) in the left-hand handle housing. BT 45...
Replace a damaged air filter immediately. Install in the reverse sequence. : Slide the choke shutter to the left until the guides (arrows) are on the necked parts of the choke shaft. : Take out the choke shutter. BT 45...
: Close the vent screw (1) on the 1110 141 8600 onto the rubber bulb (2) and pump air into nipple (2) 0000 855 9200. the carburetor until the pressure gauge (3) shows a reading of approx. 0.8 bar. BT 45...
– Use a new gasket if necessary. Always use new gaskets when installing the gaskets. – Position the fuel hoses so that they are not kinked. – Observe tightening torques - b 3.3 : Disconnect fuel hoses from elbow connectors on carburetor. BT 45...
Install in the reverse sequence. Use new gaskets and observe tightening torques - b 3.3. : Take out the screws (1) and pull : Remove the flange. the spacer flange with hex head screws (2) out of the air baffle. BT 45...
Assemble in the reverse sequence. : Place the gasket (1) on the carburetor body. Line up the hole in the gasket (2) with the compensating bore in the carburetor. BT 45...
The spring (2) may pop out during disassembly. : If there is an annular indentation (arrow) on the sealing cone of the inlet needle, it will be necessary to replace the inlet needle because it will no longer seal properly. BT 45...
: Remove the pump The pump diaphragm (1), diaphragm (1). gasket (2) are held in position by pegs (arrows) on the end cover (3). If the gasket and diaphragm are stuck to the carburetor, remove and separate them very carefully. BT 45...
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Then turn running behavior. the screw about another half to one full turn in the same direction. – Carry out the standard setting. – Start the engine and allow it to warm up. – Open the throttle wide. BT 45...
Always install a new limiter cap. – Carry out standard setting - b 8.4.6 – Screw down both adjusting screw (H and L) clockwise until their are against their seats. Now make the following adjustments: BT 45...
– Examine O-ring for damage and necessary. replace if necessary. – Close the tank and shake the machine vigorously. Install in the reverse sequence. Install in the reverse sequence. – Open the tank again and drain it. Dispose of fuel properly. BT 45...
(1) (l/h front and back. of about 60° as shown. thread) from the chuck while : Loosen the screw (2) and pull off holding the shaft steady with a 13 mm open-end wrench (2). the rotary knob (3). BT 45...
Install in the reverse sequence housing (1) with shafts (2+3) and : As the recesses (1) are different, components, ball bearings, the rotary knob (2) can only be gears, clutch drum (4), for signs fitted one way in the driver. of damage. BT 45...
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: To install the ball bearings (1) on – Inspect the clutch drum (1). It must not be scored or There the clutch drum, heat the ball should be no scores or signs of bearings and push them on as far excessive wear. as stop. BT 45...
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(1) (friction clutch) - b 3.3 : Use puller to remove the ball When removing the gearwheel, take bearing (1). care not to damage the web (arrow) in the gearbox housing. Support with a suitable tool if necessary. BT 45...
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: Place the shaft (1) in the right- the shaft is properly seated. hand gearbox housing. : Remove the screw. The ball bearings (3) on the clutch drum (2) are bonded in the right- hand gearbox housing with Loctite 648 - b 11. BT 45...
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: Pull the output gears (1) and (2) Disassembling and assembling the shaft (1) and washers (3) off the shaft. If the shaft (1) is stripped down, always install new ball bearings (2). BT 45...
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(3) and O-ring (4) out of the gearbox housing. Install in the reverse sequence : When fitting the driver, make sure : Check that output gear (1) is that its peg (arrow) points located in the shift fork (2). upwards. BT 45...
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– Apply a thin bead of sealant, b 11, to the mating faces of both halves of the gearbox. : Marry the two halves of the gearbox housing. : Insert the screws (1). Tighten down to the prescribed torque - b 3.3. BT 45...
Remarks: Always use torque wrench to tighten DG or P screws. Alternative: Torque wrench 5910 890 0302 with optical/acoustic signal. Alternative: Torque wrench 5910 890 0312 with optical/acoustic signal. Only use for releasing/removing DG or P screws. BT 45...