1Series 4144 Components FC, FS, KM
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© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2008
RA_545_01_01_01
1. Introduction  2
2. Safety Precautions   3
3. Specifications  4
3.1 Engine  4
3.2 Fuel System   4
3.3 Ignition System   4
3.4 Tightening Torquese   5
4. Troubleshooting 7
4.1 Clutch  7
4.2 Rewind Starter   8
4.3 Ignition System   9
4.4 Carburetor  11
4.5 Engine  14
5. Engine  15
5.1 Removing and 
Installing   15
5.2 Leakage test   16
5.3 Oil seals   16
5.4 Ignition Module / 
Spark Plug Boot   16
5.5 Clutch  16
5.6 Flywheel 16
5.7 Motor 16
5.8 Muffler / Spark 
Arresting Screen   19
5.9 Short Circuit Wire   20
5.9.1 Testing 20
5.9.2 Removing and 
Installing 
(Loop Handle Version)  20
5.9.3 Removing and 
Installing 
(Bike Handle Version)   23
5.9.4 Ground Wire   26
5.10 Ignition System 
Troubleshooting   27
6. Rewind Starter   30
6.1 General  30
6.2 Removing and 
Installing   30
6.3 Pawls 30
6.3.1 Carrier  31
6.4 Rope Rotor   32
6.5 Starter Rope / Grip   33
6.6 Tensioning the 
Rewind Spring  35
6.7 Replacing the 
Rewind Spring   36
6.8 ErgoStart  36
7. Control Levers   37
7.1 Switch Shaft / 
Control Lever  37
7.2 Switch Positions   37
7.3 Interlock Lever
(Loop Handle)   37
7.3.1 Throttle Trigger   38
7.4 Throttle Trigger/
Interlock Lever 
(Bike Handle)   40
7.5 Handlebar 
(Bike Handle)   43
8. Fuel System   44
8.1 Air Filter   44
8.1.1 Baffle  44
8.1.2 Filter housing   44
8.2 Removing and 
Installing
the Carburetor  45
8.3 Leakage Test   47
8.4 Servicing 
the Carburetor  47
8.4.1 Metering Diaphragm / 
Manual Fuel Pump   47
8.4.2 Inlet Needle   49
8.4.3 Pump Diaphragm   49
8.4.4 Throttle Lever / 
Rotary Knob  51
8.4.5 Adjusting Screws   52
8.5 Adjusting 
the Carburetor  54
8.5.1 Basic Setting   54
8.5.2 Standard Setting   55
8.6 Removing and 
Installing Throttle Cable 
(Loop Handle)   56
8.6.1 Removing and 
Installing Throttle Cable 
(Bike Handle)   58
8.6.2 Adjusting the 
Throttle Cable   58
8.7 Removing and 
Installing the Spacer 
Flange  59
8.8 Tank Vent   60
8.8.1 Testing  60
8.8.2 Removing and 
Installing   61
8.9 Fuel Intake   61
8.9.1 Pickup Body   61
8.9.2 Fuel Hoses   62
8.9.3 Fuel Tank Cap   63
8.10 Removing and 
Installing the Engine 
Housing   64
9. Drive Tube   65
9.1 Removing and 
Installing   65
9.1.1 Disassembling 
(KM 56)   66
9.1.2 Disassembling 
(FC 56)   68
9.1.3 Disassembling 
(FS 56)   69
9.1.4 Disassembling 
(FS 40, 50)   70
9.1.5 Removing and 
Installing the 
Bearing Housing  71
9.1.6 Loop Handle   72
9.1.7 Loop Handle with 
Barrier Bar   73
9.2 Add-On Components   74
9.2.1 Deflector for Machines 
without Gearbox  74
9.2.2 Deflector for Machines 
with Gearbox   74
9.2.3 One-part 
Carrying Ring  75
9.2.4 Retainer  75
9.3 Gearbox 75
10. Special 
Servicing Tools   76
11. Servicing Aids   77
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