Annular Buffers; Front Handle/Handle Housing; Handle Housing/Engine Housing - Stihl MS 290 Manual

9.3

Annular Buffers

Rubber anti-vibration buffers are
installed between the engine
housing, handle housing and front
handle. Damaged rubber buffers
(annular buffers) must always be
replaced in sets.
Apply STIHL Press Fluid OH 723,
b 13, to new annular buffers to
simplify installation.
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9.3.1 Front Handle/Handle
Housing
– Remove the front handle, b 9.1
: Pry both annular buffers (arrows)
out of the front handle.
Install in the reverse sequence.
– Coat new annular buffer with
STIHL Press Fluid OH 723,
b 13.
1
: Push the annular buffer into the
front handle until its groove (1)
engages over the housing rib (2).
Install all other parts in the reverse
sequence.
9.3.2 Handle Housing/Engine
Housing
1
– Remove the handle housing,
b 9.2
– Remove the muffler if necessary,
b 6.1
– Pry out the plug (1).
1
: Pry the annular buffer (1) out of
the housing.
Install in the reverse sequence.
– Coat the new annular buffer with
STIHL Press Fluid OH 723,
b 13.
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MS 290, MS 310, MS 390