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Technical Information · issue 28 of 2004

Carburetor; Air Filter System with Paper Element; Special Accessories; Sleeve

IssueTI 28/2004

Part changes (3)

WasBecomesWhat the bulletin says
4140 141 0502 4140 140 1001 Special Accessories The previous filter cover 4140 141 0502 has been replaced by the new filter cover (2) 4140 140 1001.
4140 141 3801 4601 007 1009 3 Deflector Kit The previous choke shutter 4140 141 3801 has ben replaced by the new choke shutter (5) Deflector kit 4601 007 1009 is available for the 4140 141 3802.
4601 713 8300 4601 713 8302 Sleeve On the FC-MM edger the sleeve 4601 713 8300 has been replaced by sleeve 4601 713 8302.

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Technical Information                                                           28.2004

  MM 55 MultiEngine – Series 4601
  FC-MM Edger – Series 4601

  Contents
  1.   Carburetor
  2.   Air Filter System with Paper Element
  3.   Special Accessories
  4.   Sleeve

  A new carburetor with compensator as well as a
  new air filter system with a paper element have
  been introduced on the MM 55 MultiEngine in order
  to extend maintenance intervals and optimize filter
  life.

  1.      Carburetor
  A new C1Q-S93 carburetor 4140 120 0609 with a
  compensator connection is now used.
  The new carburetor also has a limiter cap on the H
  screw.
  The new carburetor can only be used together with
  the new air filter system with a paper element.

                                                        Left: Previous carburetor C1Q-S79
                                                        Right: New carburetor C1Q-S93

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1.1      Construction                                     Do not re-install used limiter caps because they are
                                                          damaged during removal.

                                                          1.3     Service Note
                                                          The carburetor parts kit 4229 007 1060 can be used
                                                          for the new carburetor 4140 120 0609.

                                                          1.4     Spare Parts
                                                          The new C1Q-S93 carburetor is based on the
                                                          previous C1Q-S79. The new spare parts are
                                                          described in the latest parts documentation.

                                                          2.      Air Filter System
The new carburetor has a compensator connection                   with Paper Element
on its flange which connects the carburetor to the air
filter housing.                                           The new air filter system with its paper filter element
                                                          has a longer service life than the previous felt
.     Low speed screw (1)                                 element. This enables the machine to be operated
.     High speed screw (2)                                for longer periods without interruption.
.     Limiter cap (3) for high speed screw                The new air filter system can only be used together
                                                          with the new carburetor.
.     Idle speed screw (4)
.     Compensator connection (5)

1.2      Maintenance and Repairs
For notes on maintenance and repairs see
TI 45.2003. The only difference on the new
carburetor is the basic service setting without limiter
cap.

User adjustments:
The user may make corrections to the H screw
within a range of 270° (3/4 turn).                                               H

Low speed screw L:           Open 1 full turn

High speed screw H           Open max. 3/4 turn (as
(standard setting with       far as stop)
cap):

Basic setting for service shop:                           2.1     Filter

The limiter cap on the H screw must be removed to         The air filter assembly 4601 007 1007, consisting of
replace a damaged H screw or clean the carburetor.        felt prefilter and oiled fleece main filter element, has
                                                          been replaced by the paper filter element (1)
Low speed screw L:           Open 1 full turn             4134 141 0300.
                                                          Accumulated dust and dirt are shaken off in the
High speed screw H           Open 1 1/2 turns             normal operating position.
(basic setting without       (starting with H screw
cap):                        lightly against its seat)

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2.2     Filter Cover                                       3.      Special Accessories
The previous filter cover 4140 141 0502 has been
replaced by the new filter cover (2) 4140 140 1001.        3.1     Gear Lubricant MM
Unlike the previous filter cover, the complete new         Gear lubricant 0781 120 1004 (2 oz / 60 g can) is
filter cover can be removed and is secured in              available for repairs to the gearbox.
position by a single screw.                                The gearbox is packed with 1 - 1.2 oz (30 - 35 g)
                                                           lubricant.
2.3     Filter Housing
                                                           Service Note
The previous filter housing 4140 140 2801 has been         The gearbox is maintenance-free. It need only be
replaced by the new filter housing (3)                     refilled with lubricant after repairs, e.g. replacing
4140 140 2803.                                             parts.
The filter housing has been developed for the new
paper filter element and the compensator                   3.2     Connecting Tube
connection.                                                The existing connecting tube has to be replaced by
                                                           connecting tube 4601 760 8650 in order to mount
2.4     Lever                                              the wheel kit 4601 007 1008 to previous MM 55
The previous lever 4140 141 3700 has been                  units (4601 011 3900).
replaced by the new lever (4) 4140 141 3701.               Instruction sheet 0457 363 0041 describes the
                                                           conversion.
2.5     Choke Shutter
                                                           3.3     Deflector Kit
The previous choke shutter 4140 141 3801 has ben
replaced by the new choke shutter (5)                      Deflector kit 4601 007 1009 is available for the
4140 141 3802.                                             KW-MM PowerSweep. The kit includes the basic
                                                           deflector with mounting hardware as well as two
                                                           deflector extensions.

Summary

Item     Part Name                                   Previous               New                      Remarks
 1       Carburetor C1Q-S79                          4140 120 0607          ---                      1)
 2       Carburetor C1Q-S93                          ---                    4140 120 0609
 3       Air filter assembly                         4601 007 1007          ---                      1)
 4       Air filter                                  ---                    4134 141 0300
 5       Filter cover                                4140 141 0502          4140 140 1001            1)
 6       Filter housing;                             4140 140 2801          4140 140 2803            1)
         including items 7 and 8
 7       Lever                                       4140 141 3700          4140 141 3701            1)
 8       Choke shutter                               4140 141 3801          4140 141 3802            1)
 9       Gear lubricant MM                           ---                    0781 120 1004
10       Connecting tube                             ---                    4601 760 8650
11       Deflector kit                               ---                    4601 007 1009
         All other parts as before
Modification to be introduced: in progress
Remarks
1) Previous version of part remains available for older machines and other models

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4.       Sleeve
On the FC-MM edger the sleeve 4601 713 8300 has
been replaced by sleeve 4601 713 8302.
Dimension A has been changed on the new sleeve.
Sleeve                     Dimension A
4601 713 8300              1.34 in. (34.0 mm)
4601 713 8302              1.27 in. (32.2 mm)

Summary

Item     Part Name                                 Previous                New                     Remarks
 1       Sleeve                                    4601 713 8300           ---                     1)
 2       Sleeve                                    ---                     4601 713 8302

Modification to be introduced: in progress
Remarks
1) Only modified version of part will be supplied from factory as long as existing stocks last

Last Technical Information on STIHL MM 55: 45.2003

© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2004                          Technical Documentation
                                                           D1/MTK-ja

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