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Technical Information · issue 36 of 2002

Carburetor; Gaskets for Muffler and Catalytic Conv

Model HL 45 Hedge Cutter – Series 4232

IssueTI 36/2002

Part changes (2)

WasBecomesWhat the bulletin says
4140 120 0603 4140 120 0606 Carburetor 4140 120 0603 has been replaced by the new carburetor 4140 120 0606 which has a shorter high speed screw (H).
4140 149 0601 4140 149 0603 Gasket 4140 149 0601 has been replaced by the new version (2) 4140 149 0603.

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Technical Information

                                                                                                          36.2002
Model HL 45 Hedge Cutter                                         – Series 4232
Model FC 55 Power Edger                                          – Series 4140
Model FS 45 Brushcutter                                          – Series 4140
Model FS 55 Brushcutter                                          – Series 4140
Model KM 55 CombiEngine                                          – Series 4140

Contents
1.   Carburetor

2.   Gaskets for Muffler and Catalytic Converter
3.   Clutch Drum (not HL 45)
4.   Starter Cup

5.   Summary

1.    Carburetor                                                 1.1
                                                                     fo Construction

Carburetor 4140 120 0603 has been replaced by
the new carburetor 4140 120 0606 which has a
shorter high speed screw (H). The flange and

gasket have been optimized.
                                                                         5
                                                                                                      1
                                                                                                      2


                                                                                                                      233TI021 KN
                                                                                              4

                                                                 .     Low speed screw (1)

                                                                 .     High speed screw (2)
                                                   233TI020 KN

                                                                 .     Cap (3) for high speed screw
Left: Previous carburetor                                        .     Idle speed screw (4)

Right: New carburetor                                            .     Stop (5)

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                                                         1.5   Service Note
                                                         If the flange 4140_120_2200 has to be replaced on
                                                         existing carburetors 4140 120 0603, it is necessary
                                                         to install the flange 4228 120 2200, metering
                                                         diaphragm 4229 121 4700 and gasket
                                                         4229 129 0901 from the carburetor parts kit
                                                         4140 007 1060.

                                                         2.    Gaskets for Muffler and Catalytic
                                 233TI022 KN

                                                               Converter

The cap is press-fitted on the high speed screw. The
stop is located between the high speed and low
speed screws.

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1.2   Function
                                                                                                       1


                                                                                                             233TI025 KN
                                                         New gaskets with a higher temperature resistance
  270°                                                   are installed on the muffler and catalytic converter.

                                                         Gasket 4140 149 0600 has been replaced by the
                               233TI023 KN

                                                         new gasket (1) 4140 149 0602.
                                                         Gasket 4140 149 0601 has been replaced by the

                                                         new version (2) 4140 149 0603.
The stop limits the range of adjustment of the H

screw to 270 degrees (3/4 turn).                         Insulating mat (3) 4140 146 9000 is installed
                                                         between the muffler and baffle plate. It reduces the
For notes on maintenance and repair see                  heat radiated be the muffler.
TI 27.2001.

1.3   Flange and Gasket
                                                         3.    Clutch Drum (not HL 45)

The shape of the new flange, gasket and metering         Clutch drum 4140 160 2901 has been replaced by
diaphragm has been modified.                             the new version 4140 160 2903 to further optimize
                                                         operation of the clutch.
The mechanical strength of the flange has been

increased. The gasket has a symmetrical shape to         Clutch drum 4140 160 2901 will continue to be
exclude the risk of incorrect installation.              installed in all versions of the HL 45.

1.4   Parts Availability
The carburetor parts kit 4140 007 1060 is available
for the new carburetor. It includes the flange,
metering diaphragm and two gaskets.

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4.     Starter Cup                                        Service note
                                                          Washer 4117 162 8900 was installed between the
Starter cup 4140 195 0601 has been replaced on            starter cup and oil seal on some versions equipped
the production line by a new version with a separate      with the previous starter cup 4140 190 0500. This
nut instead of the integrated nut.                        washer is not required if the new starter cup
Starter cup 4140 195 0601 will still be supplied as a     4140 195 0601 is installed in the course of a repair.
replacement.

5.     Summary

Item     Part Name                                  Previous              New                     Remarks

 1       Carburetor                                 4140 120 0603         4140 120 0606           1)
 2       Carburetor parts kit,                      ---                   4140 007 1060
         including items 3 to 7

 3       Flange                                     4140 120 2200         4228 120 2200           3)
 4       Gasket                                     1129 129 0900         4229 129 0901           2)

 5       Metering diaphragm                         4129 121 4700         4229 121 4700           2)
 6       Pump diaphragm                             1129 121 4800         1129 121 4800           2)
 7       Gasket                                     1123 129 0905         1123 129 0905           2)
 8       Gasket
                                                    4140 149 0600         4140 149 0602           1)
 9       Gasket                                     4140 149 0601         4140 149 0603           1)
10       Insulating mat                             ---                   4140 146 9000
11       Clutch drum                                4140 160 2901         4140 160 2903           2) 4)

Modification to be introduced: in progress
Remarks

1) Previous version of part no longer available from factory

2) Previous version of part remains available as spare
3) Previous version of part remains available for other models
4) not HL 45

Last Technical Information on model HL 45, FC 55, FS 45, FS 55: 27.2001

© 2002 Andreas Stihl AG & Co.                             Technical Documentation
  Waiblingen                                              D1/MTK-ja                                       7651

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