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My Stihl 361 feels "sloppy" has play in the body, what to do?

Started by UniversalFogger, April 19, 2015, 04:09:18 AM

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UniversalFogger

My Stihl 361 has slop or play where the handle and body of the saw meet.  Just seems much looser than in years past, but the saw works fine.  I've not had one fully apart, am wondering if it's just isolation/vibration mounts? 

If I replace them, what else should I do while I have the saw apart?  Just thinking other maintenance, and are there any tricks to changing them?  Thanks. 


joe_indi

Remove the shroud (top cover) and check if the screw for the AV spring that connects the handle to the cylinder is loose or missing.
Also check if the buffer on the left rear upper portion is loose or damaged.

There are two screws each for the top and bottom handle bar mounts, check if they are loose or missing.


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