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Stihl MS 440 Service Manual

Stihl MS 440
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47MS 440, MS 440 C
While using the ZAT 3, hold it only
by the handle (4) or position it in a
safe place. Keep fingers or other
parts of your body at least 1 cm
away from the spark window (3),
high voltage connection (2), ground
connection (5) and the ground
terminal (1).
Warning!
High voltage – risk of electrocution.
Crank the engine quickly with the
rewind starter (min. 1,000 rpm)
and check sparkover in the
tester’s window (3).
Warning!
The engine may start and
accelerate during the test.
If a spark is visible, the ignition
system is in order.
If no spark is visible in the
window (3), check the ignition
system with the aid of the
troubleshooting chart – b 7.6.
Remove the ignition module
b 7.1.2
: Pull the grommet (1) off the high
voltage output (2).
: Unscrew the ignition lead (3) from
the high-voltage output.
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3
1
2
4
: Remove the grommet and
insulating tube (4) from the
ignition lead.
: Pull the cover off the spark plug
boot.
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: Use suitable pliers to pull the leg
spring out of the spark plug boot.
Unhook the leg spring from the
ignition lead.
Pull the boot off the ignition lead.
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Cut new ignition lead to a length
of 150 mm (59.06 in).
Coat the end of the ignition lead
(approx. 20 mm (7.87 in) with oil.
Push the boot onto the ignition
lead.
Pull the ignition lead out of the
boot with pliers.
Use a pointed tool to pierce the
center of the ignition lead’s
insulation, about 15 mm
(5.91 in) from the end of the lead.
: Pinch the hook of the leg spring
into the center of the lead (arrow).
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7.2 Ignition Lead /
Spark Plug Boot

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Stihl MS 440 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Displacement70.7 cc
Chain Pitch3/8"
Ignition systemElectronic
StarterRecoil starter
Vibration reductionAnti-vibration system
Weight (without bar and chain)6.4 kg
Fuel tank volume0.73 L
Oil Capacity0.36 L
Guide Bar Length40-63 cm
Guide Bar Length (recommended)40-71 cm (16-28 in)

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