Stihl FS 40, Service Manual

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58 Series 4144 Components FC, FS, KM
8.6.1 Removing and Installing
Throttle Cable (Bike
Handle)
The throttle cable is installed in a
protective tube together with the
short circuit and ground wires and
must therefore be removed as an
assembly.
– Remove the throttle cable at the
carburetor end,
b
5.9.3
:
Pull the throttle cable (1) out of
the guides (arrows).
– Remove the protective tube,
b
5.9.3
– Disconnect the throttle cable
from the throttle trigger,
b
7.4
– Check the throttle cable and
replace if necessary.
– Fit throttle cable on throttle
trigger,
b
7.4
– Fit the protective tube in the
engine housing,
b
5.9.3
545RA280 TG
1
545RA203 TG
:
Push the throttle cable sleeve (1)
into the guide as far as stop.
The throttle cable sleeve (1) must
butt against the stop (arrow).
– Fit the throttle cable at the
carburetor end,
b
5.9.3
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
– Tightening torques,
b
3.4
8.6.2 Adjusting the Throttle
Cable
– Remove the shroud,
b
5.1
The throttle cable must be adjusted
to ensure the throttle shutter opens
and closes properly.
The adjustment procedure is the
same for loop-handled and bike-
handled machines.
Make sure on both versions that the
throttle cable sleeves are properly
seated in their guides and butt
against their stops – this is
important for the adjustment.
545RA204 TG
1
Checking adjustment of
throttle cable
:
Squeeze the throttle trigger (1) as
far as stop and hold it there.
:
Press down the throttle lever (1).
If the throttle lever (1) can be turned
further, the throttle shutter is not
wide open in the full throttle
position.
545RA145 TG
1
545RA005 TG
1