1Series 4180 Powerhead
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© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2007
Contents
1. Introduction  2
2. Safety Precautions   3
3. Specifications  4
3.1 Engine  4
3.2 Spark plug   4
3.3 Fuel System   4
3.4 Tightening Torques   5
4. Troubleshooting  7
4.1 Clutch  7
4.2 Rewind Starter   8
4.3 Ignition System   9
4.4 Carburetor  10
4.5 Engine  12
5. Rewind Starter/
Shroud   14
5.1 General  14
5.2 Removing and 
Installing   14
5.3 Rope Rotor   14
5.4 Starter Rope   16
5.4.1 Tensioning  17
5.5 Pawl  18
5.6 Replacing the
 Rewind Spring   18
5.7 Removing the Shroud   18
6. Fuel System   19
6.1 Air Filter   19
6.2 Carburetor  20
6.2.1 Leakage test   20
6.2.2 Removing 
and Installing   21
6.2.3 Manual Fuel Pump   21
6.2.4 Metering Diaphragm   22
6.2.5 Inlet Needle   23
6.2.6 Fixed Jet   23
6.2.7 Pump Diaphragm   23
6.3 Accelerator Pump   25
6.4 Adjusting Idle Speed   25
6.4.1 Basic Setting   26
6.5 Tank Vent   27
6.5.1 Checking Operation   27
6.5.2 Replacing Tank Vent   28
6.6 Fuel Supply   29
6.6.1 Cleaning the
 Fuel Tank   29
6.6.2 Fuel Hoses and 
Pickup Body   29
6.6.3 Fuel Tank   31
7. Engine  31
7.1 Compression
 Pressure   32
7.2 Checking / Adjusting 
Valve Clearance   32
7.3 Rocker Arms/
Pushrods   34
7.4 Cam Followers, 
Cam Gear   35
7.4.1 Decompression
System   36
7.5 Muffler / Spark 
Arresting Screen   36
7.6 Clutch  37
7.6.1 Removing and 
Disassembling  37
7.6.2 Assembling and 
Installing   38
7.6.3 Clutch Drum and 
Bearing   39
7.7 Flywheel  40
7.8 Crankshaft  41
7.8.1 Replacing 
the Oil Seals   41
7.8.2 Crankcase, 
Lower Half   43
7.8.3 Crankshaft  44
7.8.4 Piston  45
7.8.5 Piston Rings   47
7.9 Valves/Valve Springs   48
7.10 Upper Half of 
Crankcase with 
Cylinder   49
7.11 Leakage Test   49
8. Ignition System   51
8.1 Spark Plug Boot   51
8.2 Ignition Module   52
8.2.1 Ignition Timing   52
8.2.2 Removing and 
Installing   52
8.3 Testing the Ignition 
System   54
8.4 Ignition System 
Troubleshooting   55
9. Throttle Control   58
9.1 Throttle Trigger, 
Lockout Lever   58
9.2 Tensioner 59
9.3 Adjusting Throttle 
Cable   59
9.3.1 Control Handle 
with Slide   59
9.3.2 Control Handle 
without Slide   60
9.3.3 Checking Adjustment   61
9.4 Slide Control   61
10. AV System   62
11. Special Servicing 
Tools   63
12. Special Accessories   64