Stihl 088 - AV Handle System; Annular Buffer Replacement

STIHL 088 40
7. AV HANDLE SYSTEM
Rubber anti-vibration buffers are
installed between the engine housing
and handle frame. Damaged rubber
buffers (annular buffers) must always
be replaced.
- Remove the shroud - see 4.8.
• Take out the center screw (1).
• Remove the support (2).
• Take out the screws (3).
• Remove the annular buffer (4).
Note: Remove the tank housing,
see 10.6, for access to the other
annular buffers.
• Pry the annular buffers out of the
crankcase.
• Push the stop buffer out of its
seat and take it away.
• Push the stop buffer into the
guide until the groove (1)
engages the housing rib (2).
• At clutch side, push annular buffer
home from outside until its groove
(1) engages the housing rib (2).
• At the starter side, push annular
buffer home from outside until its
groove (1) engages the housing rib
(2).
Assembly is now a reversal of the
disassembly sequence.