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Title: Remove Handle Plugs on Stihl?
Post by: woodfirst on April 06, 2008, 07:19:13 PM

Can anyone tell me how to effectively remove the plugs that cover the handle mounting screws on a Stihl MS170? They loook to be identical to the handlebar plugs used on my 039 and 361 as well.

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Remove Handle Plugs on Stihl?
Post by: John Bartley on April 06, 2008, 07:42:00 PM

I put a screwdriver under the lip of the plug and pry up just enough to get a pair of needlenose pliers under the same lip. Then I just pry the plug put with the pliers.

cheers eh?

Title: Re: Remove Handle Plugs on Stihl?
Post by: woodfirst on April 07, 2008, 05:09:56 PM

Thanks John,

I got the plugs out but still do not see anyway to remove the handle. There are no bolt or screw heads behind them like on my 039.

Any ideas?

Title: Re: Remove Handle Plugs on Stihl?
Post by: John Bartley on April 07, 2008, 05:20:13 PM

As I recall the bushings just press in and out of the handle once the plugs are removed. The plugs are what hold it together.

cheers eh?

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