This service manual contains
detailed descriptions of all the
repair and servicing procedures
specific to this power tool series.
There are separate handbooks
for servicing procedures for stand-
ardized parts and assemblies that
are installed in several STIHL
power tool models. Reference is
made to these handbooks in the
appropriate chapters in this
manual.
Servicing procedures on the
carburetor are described in the
"Carburetors" handbook.
You should make use of the
illustrated parts lists while carrying
out repair work. They show the
installed positions of the individual
components and assemblies.
Refer to the latest edition of the
relevant parts list to check the part
numbers of any replacement parts
needed. Parts lists on microfiche
and CD-ROM are always more up
to date than printed lists.
A fault on the machine may have
several causes. To help locate the
fault, consult the troubleshooting
charts for all assemblies in the
"Standard Repairs, Troubleshoo-
ting" handbook.
Refer to the "Technical Informa-
tion" bulletins for engineering
changes which have been intro-
duced since publication of this
service manual. Technical informa-
tion bulletins also supplement the
parts list until a revised edition is
issued.
Special servicing tools mentioned
in the descriptions are listed in the
last chapter of this manual.
Use the part numbers to identify
the tools in the "STIHL Special
Tools" manual.
The manual lists all special
servicing tools currently available
from STIHL.
Symbols are included in the text
and pictures for greater clarity.
The meanings are as follows:
In the descriptions:
•
= Actiontobetakenas
shown in the illustration
(above the text)
- = Action to be taken that
is not shown in the
illustration
(above the text)
In the illustrations:
= Pointer
= Direction of movement
Service manuals and all technical
information bulletins describing
engineering changes are intended
exclusively for the use of STIHL
servicing dealers. They must not
be passed to third parties.
Servicing and repairs are made
considerably easier if the machine
is mounted on assembly standard
(2) 5910 890 3100 with the aid of
clamp (1) 5910 890 8800.
Secure the clamp to the assembly
stand with two washers and two
M8 nuts.
The complete unit can then be
swivelled to the best position for
the ongoing repair and this leaves
both hands free.
Always use original STIHL
replacement parts.
They can be identified by the
STIHL part number,
the logo
and the STIHL parts symbol
(
The symbol may appear alone on
small parts.
2. INTRODUCTION
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