Stihl MS 341 - Chain Fitting and Brake Release Procedures; Fitting the Saw Chain

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65MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C
The crankcase and tank housing
are connected by vibration damping
rubber buffers and springs.
Damaged rubber buffers (annular
buffers) and springs must always be
replaced in sets.
– Remove the shroud – b 6.2
: Take out the screws (arrows).
212RA069
VA
: Squeeze retaining lugs (1 + 2)
carefully together and pull the
spring out of the front handle.
The spring itself, with its integral
retainer and mounts, cannot be
disassembled.
VA
212RA070
1
2
Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
– Remove the air filter – b 12.1
: Remove the collar screw (1).
: Take out the screws (2).
: Remove the annular buffer (3).
VA
212RA109
2
1
3
Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
9. AV System
9.1 Repair
9.1.1 Spring between Front
Handle and Cylinder
9.1.2 Annular Buffer between
Tank Housing and
Crankcase