Stihl MS 440 Service Manual

56 MS 440, MS 440 C
: Thread the other end of the rope,
from the outside, through the
guide bushing in the fan housing.
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: Thread the new rope through the
hole and pull it out.
– Secure the rope with a simple
overhand knot and pull it back.
– Install the rope rotor –b 8.4
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: Push the knot into the recess
(arrow).
– Tension the rope rotor – b 8.5.1
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– Remove the fan housing with
rewind starter – b 8.2
– Relieve tension of rewind spring
– b 8.4
: Make a loop in the starter rope.
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: Grip the rope next to the rotor and
use it to turn the rope rotor six
times clockwise.
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: Hold the rope rotor steady.
: Pull out the rope with the starter
grip and straighten it out.
– Hold the starter grip firmly to keep
the rope tensioned.
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– Let go of the rope rotor and
slowly release the starter rope so
that it can rewind properly.
8.5.1 Tensioning

Stihl MS 440 Specifications

General

Displacement	70.7 cc
Chain Pitch	3/8"
Ignition system	Electronic
Starter	Recoil starter
Vibration reduction	Anti-vibration system
Weight (without bar and chain)	6.4 kg
Fuel tank volume	0.73 L
Oil Capacity	0.36 L
Guide Bar Length	40-63 cm
Guide Bar Length (recommended)	40-71 cm (16-28 in)