Stihl MS 650

46 MS 650, MS 660
– Screw the spindle (counter-
clockwise, left-hand thread) fully
into the service tool
AS 5910 890 2205.
: Screw the spindle (left-hand
thread) fully into the service tool
AS 5910 890 2205.
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176RA137
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– Push the threaded sleeve over
the crankshaft stub.
: Hold the crankshaft steady and
rotate the spindle counter-
clockwise to screw the threaded
sleeve onto the crankshaft.
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176RA138
– Let go of the crankshaft. Hold the
service tool steady and continue
turning the spindle until the tool
locates against the guide bar
mounting face.
– Fit the hex nuts (for chain
sprocket cover) on the collar
studs and screw them down
finger-tight.
: Check alignment of crankcase
halves relative to dowel pins,
then rotate the spindle
counterclockwise. Pull the
crankshaft in until the two halves
of the crankcase meet.
– Unscrew the hex nuts.
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212RA220
– Unscrew the spindle clockwise
and take away the service tool.
– Take out the two M5x72 screws.
: Fit the screws (arrows) and
tighten them down firmly in an
alternate pattern – b 3.5
178RA205
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