Stihl 088 - Piston Rings; Crankcase; Removing the Crankshaft

STIHL 088 24
• Install the new piston rings in the
grooves so that the radii face
upward.
- Install the piston - see 4.5.2.
• Take out the screw (1).
• Remove the spiked bumper (2)
with deflector (3).
• Take out the screws.
- Remove the ignition module.
• Remove front handle mounting
screws from underside of
machine.
- Lift away the front handle.
• Hold the self-locking nut steady
and take out the screws.
• Use a piece of old piston to
scrape the grooves clean.
4.6 Piston Rings 4.7 Crankcase
4.7.1 Removin
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the Crankshaft
- Remove the piston - see 4.5.1.
- Remove rings from piston.
- Remove the clutch - see 3.2.
- Remove the chain brake - see 3.3.1.
- Remove the cylinder - see 4.5.1.
- Remove the flywheel - see 5.3.
- Drain the oil tank.
- Drain the fuel tank.
Note: Dispose of fuel at approved
disposal site.
- Remove the oil pump - see 9.4.1.
Important: Heat the screws. Take
care not to overheat plastics.
• Remove front handle mounting
screws from side of machine.