Stihl MS 440 Service Manual

59MS 440, MS 440 C
The handle and engine housing are
connected by vibration-damping
annular rubber buffers. Damaged
rubber buffers (annular buffers)
must be replaced.
– Remove the air filter – b 12.2.1
– Remove the shroud – b 6.4
: Take out the screw (1).
: Remove the sleeve (2).
: Take out the screws (3).
: Remove the annular buffer (4).
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3
2
1
4
The tank housing must be removed
in order to remove the other annular
buffers – b 12.8
: Pry the annular buffers (arrows)
out of the two halves of the
crankcase.
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176RA196
: Drive the stop buffer out of its
mount and remove it.
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: Press the stop buffer into the
guide until the circumferential
groove (1) engages the housing
rib (2).
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1 2
: Press the annular buffer on the
clutch side in from the outside
until the circumferential
groove (1) engages the housing
rib (2).
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2
1
: Press the annular buffer on the
starter side in from the outside
until the circumferential
groove (1) engages the housing
rib (2).
Reassemble the other parts in
reverse order.
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2
1
9. AV handle system

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)