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62 MS 270, MS 280
Use a screwdriver to pry the
annular buffer (1) out of its seat in
the crankcase.
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Installing
– Coat inside and outside of
annular buffer with STIHL
installing fluid – see 14.
Push home the annular buffer
until the groove (arrow) engages
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5R
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6
over the housing rib.
– Push the bushings, flat end first,
home as far as stop.
Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
Removing
– Remove the chain sprocket
cover.
– Remove the cutting attachment –
wear work gloves to protect your
hands from injury.
Remove the chain catcher (1)
– see 5.2.
Remove the bumper strip (2) and
pry the plugs (arrows) out of the
annular buffers.
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Fit an M6 screw (1) in the
bushing in the annular buffer (2).
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Use the screw to pull out the
bushing (1).
– Take the screw out of the
bushing.
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Pull annular buffer (1) out of its
seat (3) in the tank housing and
the seat (2) in the crankcase.
– Repeat the procedure (fitting an
M6 in the bushing, pulling
bushing out with the screw and
then pulling out the annular
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3
buffer) on the second annular
buffer in the tank housing.
9.2.2 Tank Housing