Stihl MS 461 - Throttle Rod; Throttle Trigger

71MS 461, MS 461-R
Installing
: Attach the torsion spring (1) to
the trigger (2)
– note the installed position
(arrow).
: Place the throttle trigger (1) in the
handle and line up the holes in
the trigger and handle.
: Use punch (2) to center the
throttle trigger (1) and drive home
the pin (3) until it is recessed to
the same depth at both sides.
3443RA392 TG
2
1
3443RA394 TG
3
21
Models with heating system
: Thin wire (1) and thick wire (2)
must be seated in the guide
(arrow), push fully home if
necessary – the thin wire must be
positioned under the thick wire.
All versions
: Push leg of torsion spring (1) in
direction of rear handle.
: Position the lockout lever (2) so
that stop (3) engages the trigger.
: Attach the torsion spring (1) to
the lockout lever.
: Push lockout lever (2) into the
mounts (arrows) until it snaps into
place.
The lockout lever may pop out.
3443RA396 TG
1
2
3443RA398 TG
2
1
3
: Engage lugs (2) at front end of
handle molding (1)
in the recesses (arrow).
– Insert screw and tighten it down
firmly.
Check operation
– Open throttle wide and hold
trigger in that position, then
attach throttle rod to trigger – the
trigger may operate only when
the lockout lever is depressed.
– Squeeze trigger all the way, the
throttle lever on the carburetor
must then be in the full throttle
position. It should not be possible
to open it any further.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
10.3 Throttle Rod
– Remove the filter base, b 12.3
– Remove the handle molding,
b 10.2
– Open throttle wide and hold
trigger in that position, then
disconnect throttle rod from
trigger.
3443RA399 TG
2
1