78 MS 441, MS 441 C
The front handle/ tank housing and
engine housing are connected by
vibration-damping rubber buffers
and springs.
Damaged rubber buffers (annular
buffers) and springs must always be
replaced as a matter of principle.
Defective annular buffers must be
replaced.
– Remove chain sprocket cover,
bar and chain, b 5.
– Remove anti-vibration spring on
oil tank, b 11.3.1.
– Remove front handle, b 11.5
Machines with handle heating,
b 11.5.1.
: Push annular buffer (1) off peg on
tank housing.
1
219RA300 TG
: Push tank housing (1) aside and
prise off annular buffer (2).
219RA301 TG
2
1
– Hold annular buffer (1) so that the
tapered side (arrow) faces the
tank housing.
: Insert annular buffer (1) between
tank housing and crankcase.
1
219RA302 TG
– Use STIHL Press Fluid for easier
insertion, b 17.
: Push peg (arrow) of tank housing
as far as possible into annular
buffer (1).
– Reassemble in the reverse
1
219RA303 TG
sequence.
– Tightening torques, b 3.5.
11. Anti-vibration system,
repair
11.1 Annular buffers