Stihl MS 440 Service Manual

66 MS 440, MS 440 C
– Thoroughly wash the air filter in a
clean, non-flammable cleaning
solution and blow through with
compressed air; it must be
replaced if damaged.
: Unscrew the nuts (arrows).
: Pull off the flange (1).
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: Remove the filter base.
– Thoroughly wash the filter fabric
in the filter base in a clean, non-
flammable cleaning solution and
blow through with compressed
air; it must be replaced if
damaged.
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The filter base must be replaced if
the filter fabric is damaged.
Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
– Remove the filter base – b 12.1
: Ease the grommet off the
adjusting screws and pull it out of
the housing.
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– Open the throttle fully.
: Ease the throttle rod off the
trigger.
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: Unhook the throttle rod from the
throttle shaft.
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12.2 Carburetor
12.2.1 Removing and Installing

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)