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Technical Information · issue 36 of 1998

Friction Clutch HT 75

Model HT 75 Pole Pruners - Series 4138

IssueTI 36/1998

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Technical Information

                                                                       36.98

Model HT 75 Pole Pruners - Series 4138

Contents

1. Friction clutch
2. Oil pump / strainer

1. Friction clutch

A new gearbox (1) with friction clutch (2) for
the chain sprocket (3) will be installed from                  1
serial number 2 39 949 387 to further improve
dependability.                                           fo
1.1 Purpose

The friction clutch is designed to help reduce

the load on the multi-part drive shaft in the
telescopic drive tube.

An overload situation can occur if the cutting
attachment has a dull chain and is suddenly

applied to the cut.

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1.2 Construction and function

Refer to description in 1.2 of Technical Information           3   2

bulletin 40.94 on introduction of the friction clutch
in model E 20 chainsaws.

1.3 User instructions

It is essential to point out to HT 75 users the

importance of keeping the chain sharp at all
times, i.e. it must be resharpened regularly.

1.4   Service notes

1.4.1 General

Repair procedures not described here are given
in Technical Information bulletin 03.97.
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The collar screw (4) that centers the cup springs
has a left-hand thread.

Cup springs (5) must always be replaced in
complete sets of three.

Always replace the washers (6) along with the                                8
chain sprocket (3). The washers are supplied
with the replacement sprocket for this reason.
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1.4.2 Design of friction clutch                                                                                        5
      at start of production                                                                                               4

At the start of production, a washer (7; 0.4 mm
thick) was installed together with the ring (8; 3.6                                      76
mm thick). These two parts will be replaced later
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by the new ring 4138 642 8201 (4 mm thick).
Only ring 4138 642 8201 will be supplied as a
replacement and is part of the friction clutch kit

4138 007 1001 (see 1.4.3).
If the ring (8) has been replaced during a repair, it       New gearbox with friction clutch
and the washer (7) must still be replaced by ring
4138 642 8201.                                                          fo
1.4.3 Backfitting

Every HT 75 can be converted to a friction clutch.
All the parts necessary for the conversion are
included in the friction clutch kit 4138 007 1001.
The instruction sheet supplied with the kit shows

the parts that have to be replaced.

1.4.4 Chain sprocket replacement

A special tool must be purchased or made up

in the workshop.

• Shorten a standard commercial T-handle,
    5mm square section Allen key to the length
    shown -

    shorten T-handle, 5mm hexagon section
    Allen key to the length shown (STIHL Allen key
                                                             (0.196")
                                                              5 mm

    5910 890 2410).
    Modifiy the profile as shown.
•   Remove the gearbox from the shaft.
                                                                                                       5910 890 2410

                                                                        25 mm
                                                                         (1")
                                                                                 100 mm
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                                                                                   (4")
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• Clamp the gearbox in a vise.
• Push special tool into shaft’s square socket
    in the gearbox as far as stop.
• Unscrew and remove collar screw for cup
    springs and chain sprocket clockwise.
• Pull the cup springs - make a note of installed
    positions - and the worn chain sprocket off the
    shaft.

    Replace damaged cup springs.

• Fit new chain sprocket and cup springs on the

    shaft.

• Fit the collar screw and torque down
    counterclockwise to 6 Nm (4.4 lbf.ft).

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1.4.5 Checking clutch slip torque

It may be necessary to check the slip torque
after carrying out a repair.

• Purchase a standard commercial square
    section 5mm bit for a torque wrench -
    or                                                           9
    modify (do not shorten) STIHL 5mm bit 5910
    890 0102 -                                                       10

    as shown under "1.4.4".
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•   Remove the gearbox from the shaft.
•   Clamp the gearbox (by its hook) in the vise.
•

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    Remove the complete chain tensioner.

•   Position the guide bar against the gearbox.

•   Push guide bar (9) toward chain sprocket and
    engage its upper end between two teeth
    (arrows).
•

    Fit several A 8.4 mm washers (10; total
    thickness 6 mm) or ring 0000 961 1409 on the
    stud.

•   Screw on the nut (11) and tighten it down -
    the chain sprocket is now locked in position.
•   Use the torque wrench to check the slip torque:

    Reading must be between 5 and 14 Nm
    (3.7 - 10.3 lbf.ft).
    In case of deviations, replace the washers,

    chain sprocket and cup springs.
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1.5 Summary

Item        Part Name                                Original               New                 Rem.
                                                     version                version

  1         Gearbox;                                 4138 640 0105          4138 640 0106       1)
            including items 3, 6, 7, 10 thru 12:

  2         Friction clutch kit;                     ---                    4138 007 1001
            consisting of items 3, 6, 7, 11, 12:

  3         Pinion set;                              4138 640 7300          4138 640 7301       1)

            consisting of items 4, 5:

  4         Shaft                                    -*-                    -*-                 2)
  5         Pinion                                   -*-                    -*-                 2)

  6         Ring                                     4138 642 8200          4138 642 8201       1)

  7         Chain sprocket 3/8" Picco, 7 T;          1206 642 1301          4138 642 1350       1)

            consisting of items 8, 9:
  8         Washer (2x)                              0000 958 0506          1208 162 8900       1)
  9         Chain sprocket                           ---                    -*-                 2)

10          E-clip 8 x 1.3                           9460 624 0801
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11          Cup spring 20x10.2x1.25 (3x)             ---                    9485 648 1694
12          Collar screw                             ---                    1208 162 4200

            All other parts as before

Modification to be introduced: in progress

Remarks

1) Original version of part remains available as spare
2) Part not available as separate item

2. Oil pump / strainer

In the case of trouble with the lubricating oil
supply, clean the oil channels. It is essential to

remove and clean the strainer (2) in front of the
oil pump (1).                                                    1
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Last Technical Information on model HT 75:                 TI 30.98

ã 1998 Andreas Stihl                                       Andreas Stihl - D1/MTK-na
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