Stihl TS 500i - 3 Troubleshooting; Clutch

10 TS 500i
3. Troubleshooting
3.1 Clutch
Problem Cause Remedy
Cutting wheel stops under load at
full throttle
Clutch shoes badly worn Replace clutch
Clutch drum badly worn Replace clutch drum
Cutting wheel rotates at idle speed Clutch springs stretched or fatigued Replace clutch springs or replace
clutch
Anchor loops of the clutch spring
hooks are broken
Replace clutch springs
Throttle cable is jammed Check easy movement of throttle
cable and replace if necessary
Throttle trigger is stiff Check throttle trigger, repair if
necessary
Throttle shutter does not return
automatically
Check the throttle shutter stops and
replace throttle shutter housing if
necessary
Loud noises Clutch springs stretched or fatigued Replace all clutch springs
Grooved ball bearing on poly V-belt
pulley / clutch drum damaged
Replace ball bearing
Clutch shoe retainer broken Replace holder
Clutch shoes and carrier worn Replace clutch