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Stihl MS 440 Service Manual

Stihl MS 440
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8 MS 440, MS 440 C
4.2 Rewind Starter
Condition Cause Remedy
Starter rope broken Rope pulled out too vigorously as
far as stop or over edge, i.e. not
vertically
Fit new starter rope
Normal wear Fit new starter rope
Starter rope does not rewind Rewind spring broken Fit new rewind spring
Spring overtensioned – no reserve
when rope is fully extended
Fit new rewind spring
Very dirty or corroded Clean or replace rewind spring
Starter rope can be pulled out
almost without resistance
(crankshaft does not turn)
Guide peg on pawls or pawls
themselves are worn
Fit new pawls
Spring clip fatigued Fit new spring clip
Starter rope is difficult to pull
and rewinds very slowly
Starter mechanism is very dirty Thoroughly clean complete starter
mechanism
Lubricating oil on rewind spring
becomes viscous at very low
outside temperatures (spring
windings stick together)
Coat rewind spring with a little
standard solvent-based degreasant
(containing no chlorinated or
halogenated hydrocarbons), then
pull rope carefully several times
until normal action is restored

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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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