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5. Chain Brake 5.1 Checking Operation 5.2 Brake Band 4903RA018 TG The chain brake is one of the most important safety devices on the machine. Its efficiency is measured in terms of the chain braking time, i.e. the time that elapses between activating the brake and the saw chain coming to a complete standstill. - Remove the clutch drum, b 4.1 - Troubleshooting, b 3.2 1 4903RA016 TG Contamination (with chain oil, chips, fine particles of abrasion, etc.) and smoothing of the friction surfaces of the brake band and clutch drum impair the coefficient of friction, which prolongs the braking time. A fatigued or stretched brake spring has the same negative effect. - Starting the engine : Pull off the bumper strip (1). 1 - Engage the chain brake. The brake band is now tensioned. : Remove the screw (1) from the underside of the machine. - With the chain brake activated (locked), open the 1 1 throttle wide for a brief period (max. 3 seconds) - the chain must not rotate. 4903RA019 TG - With the chain brake released, open the throttle wide and activate the brake manually - the chain must come to an abrupt stop. The braking time is in order if deceleration of the saw chain (less than a second) is imperceptible to the eye. : Take out the screws (arrows). - Remove the cover (1). If the chain brake does not operate properly, refer to troubleshooting, b 3.2. 4903RA017 TG : Pry the brake band (1) out of its seat (arrow). - Remove the brake band (1). Do not overstretch the brake band. - Pull the hand guard towards the handlebar to simplify assembly of the brake band. 20 MS 311, MS 391

Section	Page
Contents	2
1. Introduction and Safety Precautions	4
1.1 Introduction	4
1.2 Safety Precautions	5
2. Specifications	6
2.1 Engine	6
2.2 Fuel System	6
2.3 Ignition System	6
2.4 Chain Lubrication	6
2.5 Tightening Torques	7
3. Troubleshooting	9
3.1 Clutch	9
3.2 Chain Drive, Chain Brake, Chain Tensioner	10
3.3 Chain Lubrication	11
3.4 Rewind Starter	12
3.5 Ignition System	13
3.6 Carburetor	14
3.7 Engine	17
4. Clutch	18
4.1 Clutch Drum	20
5. Chain Brake	21
5.1 Checking Operation	21
5.2 Brake Band	21
5.3 Brake Lever	23
5.4 Cam Lever	25
5.5 Pins	26
5.6 Chain Tensioner	26
5.7 Bar Mounting Studs	27
6. Engine	28
6.1 Muffler	28
6.2 Leakage Test	29
6.2.1 Preparations	29
6.2.2 Vacuum Test	30
6.2.3 Pressure Test	30
6.3 Oil Seals	31
6.4 Shroud	32
6.5 Cylinder / Crankshaft	33
6.6 Bearings / Crankshaft	36
6.7 Piston	37
6.8 Piston Rings	39
6.9 Decompression Valve	39
7. Ignition System	40
7.1 Ignition Timing	40
7.2 Preseparator	40
7.3 Ignition Module	40
7.4 Testing the Ignition Module	42
7.5 Spark Plug Boot / Ignition Lead	43
7.6 Flywheel	44
7.7 Short Circuit Wire	45
7.7.1 Testing	45
7.7.2 Removing and Installing	45
7.7.3 Ground Wire	47
7.7.4 Contact Spring	47
7.8 Ignition System Troubleshooting	49
8. Rewind Starter	52
8.1 General	52
8.2 Fan housing	52
8.2.1 Segment	52
8.3 Pawls	52
8.4 Rope Rotor	53
8.5 Starter Rope / Grip	54
8.6 Tensioning the Rewind Spring	55
8.7 Replacing the Rewind Spring	56
9. Servicing the AV System	58
9.1 Buffer on Oil Tank	58
9.2 AV Spring on Oil Tank	58
9.3 AV Spring on Fuel Tank	58
9.4 AV Spring on Front Handle	59
9.5 Stop Buffer at Clutch Side	60
9.6 Annular Buffer at Ignition Side	60
9.7 Handlebar	60
10. Control Levers	62
10.1 Master Control Lever	62
10.2 Throttle Trigger/Interlock Lever	62
10.2.1 Choke Rod	64
10.2.2 Throttle Rod	65
11. Chain Lubrication	66
11.1 Pickup Body	66
11.2 Oil Suction Hose	66
11.3 Oil Pump	67
11.4 Valve	68
12. Fuel System	69
12.1 Air Filter	69
12.2 Baffle	69
12.3 Filter Base	69
12.4 Air Guide Shroud	70
12.5 Carburetor	72
12.5.1 Leakage Test	72
12.6 Servicing the Carburetor	73
12.6.1 Metering Diaphragm	73
12.6.2 Inlet Needle	74
12.6.3 Pump Diaphragm	75
12.6.4 Air Valve	77
12.6.5 Levers on Throttle Shaft	77
12.6.6 Adjusting Screws	78
12.7 Carburetor Adjustment	80
12.7.1 Basic Setting	80
12.7.2 Standard Setting	81
12.8 Carburetor Carrier	82
12.9 Intake Manifold	83
12.10 Tank Vent	84
12.10.1 Testing	84
12.10.2 Removing and Installing	85
12.11 Fuel Intake	85
12.11.1 Pickup Body	85
12.11.2 Fuel Hose	86
12.11.3 Fuel Suction Hose	87
12.11.4 Tank Housing	88
13. Special Servicing Tools	89