Stihl MS 460 - Kickback Injury Reduction Devices; Quickstop Chain Brake Functionality

15MS 460, MS 460 C
Wear work gloves to protect your
hands from injury.
– Unscrew the hex nuts (1) and
remove the chain sprocket
cover (2) as well as the bar and
chain (3).
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138RA002
1
2
3
: Disengage the chain brake by
pulling the hand guard towards
the front handle.
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143RA004
: Remove the E-clip (1), washer (2)
and, if necessary, the rim
sprocket (3).
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148RA061
3
21
: Pull off the clutch drum (1) with
needle cage (2).
– Inspect the needle cage for
damage.
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148RA062
1
2
: Inspect the clutch drum (1) for
signs of wear.
If there are signs of serious wear on
the inside diameter of the clutch
drum (1), check the remaining wall
thickness. If it is less than about
80% of the original thickness, fit a
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148RA101
80%
100%
1
!
new clutch drum.
If the clutch drum has to be
replaced, also check the brake
band, b 5.4.2
5. Clutch, Chain Drive,
Chain Brake and Chain
Tensioner
5.1 Clutch Drum/Chain
Sprocket