Brake Cable Removing And Installing - Stihl MS 231 Manual

Adjusting brake cable
1
2
: Take out the screw (1).
: Lower the tank housing (2).
1
: Loosen the clamp screw (1) on
the brake cable retainer.
1
: Use 6mm open end wrench the
set free travel on the adjusting
screw (1).
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– Turn adjusting screw clockwise
to increase free travel.
– Turn adjusting screw counter-
clockwise to reduce free travel.
: When the setting is correct,
tighten down the clamp screw (2)
firmly.
– Press down the lockout lever (1)
and hold it in that position.
The brake band (1) must locate
snugly against engine
housing (arrows) and the clutch
drum must rotate freely.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
5.4.2 Brake cable
Removing and Installing
– Disconnect the brake spring,
2
b 5.4
– Remove the carburetor, b 12.5
– Remove the throttle trigger,
b 10.3
– Remove the switch lever,
b 10.3.1
1
: Pull out the brake cable (1) a little
and disconnect it.
– Loosen and lower the tank
housing, b 12.11.2
1
– Take care not to stretch the hose.
2
: Take out the screw (1).
: Remove the retainer (2) with
brake cable.
1
2
– Check the brake cable (1) and
retainer (2), replace if necessary
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