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9. AV Elements
9.1 Rubber Buffers on 
Handlebar
– Remove the outer handle tubes, 
b 11.1
: Unscrew the locknuts (1) and 
take out the screws (2) 
– always install new locknuts.
– Remove both tubes with AV 
housings from the handle frame.
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: Open and remove the AV 
housings (1).
– Use STIHL OH 723 press fluid to 
simplify assembly, b 13
: Pull off the rubber buffers (1) and 
stops (2).
– Inspect the AV housings, rubber 
buffers and stops, replace if 
necessary.
– Inspect the handle frame. If 
necessary, remove engine and 
replace the handle frame, b 7.1
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Installing
– Use STIHL OH 723 press fluid to 
simplify assembly, b 13
: Hold the stops (1) with the 
recesses (arrow) facing the 
center of the tubes (2), then push 
them on as far as stop.
– Use STIHL OH 723 press fluid to 
simplify assembly, b 13
: Hold the rubber buffers (1) with 
the recesses (arrow) facing away 
from the stops (2), then push 
them on until they butt against the 
stops (2).
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