Throttle Cable; Replacing - Stihl FS 120 Service Manual

Assemble in the reverse sequence.
 Tighten clamp screws to 2 Nm
(1.5 lbf.ft).
•
The groove (1) in the slide
control must engage over the
outer edge (2) of the handle
molding.
•
The torsion spring (3) must
engage the recess (4) in the
slide control.
a
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On FR 350/450, the distance "a"
between the control handle and
housing must be 20 mm (0.8").

7.5

Throttle Cable

7.5.1

Replacing

All models
 Remove the shroud - see 4.1.
 Remove clutch housing -
see 9.1 and 11.2.
 Remove the air filter - see 8.1.
 Take throttle cable off the con-
tact spring - see 7.2 and 7.3.
Note: On FS 120...350, FR 350,
remove spark plug boot and take
ignition lead out of retainers on top
and base of cable guide.
1 2
•
Take out the screw (1).
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Remove top of cable guide (2).
2
1
FS 120...350, FR 350
•
Remove screw (1) from
extended throttle cable (2).
2
•
Disconnect throttle cable nipple
(1) from slotted pin (2) on throttle
lever.
1
•
Take throttle cable (1) out of
base of cable guide (2) and
retainer (3) on carburetor
housing.
FS 400/450, FR 450
 Remove the air filter housing -
see 8.2.2.
•
Remove screw (1) from
extended throttle cable (2).
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1
2 3
1
2