Stihl 44 - Use a file holder.*; For checking angles; File correctly; All cutters must be the same length

Rim sprocket
Use a screwdriver to
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remove the E-clip.
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Take off the washer and rim
sprocket.
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Examine splines on clutch drum -
if wear marks are severe, fit a new
clutch drum:
Pull clutch drum and needle cage
off the crankshaft - clean the
crankshaft stub and needle cage,
and lubricate with STlHL grease
(tube 0781 120 1111).
Reassemble with new rim sprocket
and new clutch drum, if necessary -
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fit rim sprocket with cavities facing
outward -
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refit washer and E-clip on the
crankshaft.
Use only original STIHL clutch
drums to ensure correct operation
of the chain brake.
Spur sprocket
Use a screwdriver to
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remove the E-clip.
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Pull the washer, spur sprocket and
needle cage off the crankshaft.
Clean the crankshaft stub and
needle cage, and lubricate with
STIHL grease
(tube 0781 120 1111).
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Reassemble with new spur
sprocket -
After fitting the clutch drum, rotate
it about one turn to engage
oil pump drive -
refit washer and E-clip on the
crankshaft.
Use only original STIHL chain
sprockets to ensure correct
operation of the chain brake.
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Ordering Spare Parts
For recommended STIHL reduced kick-
back cutting attachments see section
"Specifications" of this Owner’s Manual.
Please enter your saw model, machine
number as well as the part numbers of the
guide bar, saw chain and chain sprocket in
the spaces provided.
This will make re-ordering simpler.
The guide bar, saw chain and chain
sprocket are subject to normal wear and
tear. The part numbers of the standard bar,
chain and sprocket are printed for your
convenience. When purchasing these
parts, always quote the saw model, the
part numbers and names of the parts.
Warranty claims following repairs can be
accepted only if the repair has been
performed by an authorized STIHL servicing
dealer using original STlHL spare parts.
Original STIHL parts can be identified by
the STlHL part number, the logo p
and the STIHL parts symbol (
The symbol may appear alone on small
parts.
Model
Machine number
Guide bar part number
Chain part number
Sprocket part number
044 43