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Technical Information · issue 15 of 2007

Crankcase, Chain sprocket cover; Conversion kit rescue saw; Wrap around handlebar, elbow connector (MS 460 only); Crankcase and ball bearing (MS 460 only); Summary

IssueTI 15/2007
Engine family 1128

Part changes (10)

WasBecomesWhat the bulletin says
1128 020 2122 1128 020 2136 1 MS 440: Crankcase Crankcase 1128 020 2122 is replaced by version 1128 020 2136 with the new collar screws 1138 664 2400.
1128 020 2123 1128 020 2137 2 MS 460: Crankcase Crankcase 1128 020 2123 is replaced by version 1128 020 2137 with the new collar screws 1138 664 2400.
1128 640 1701 1128 640 1707 The chain sprocket cover with bumper spike and chain catcher 1128 640 1701 is replaced by version 1128 640 1707 with countersunk drill-holes.
1122 648 0401 1122 648 0403 Chain sprocket cover for machines with wrap around handlebar Chain sprocket cover 1122 648 0401 is replaced by version 1122 648 0403 with countersunk drill-holes.
1128 640 1700 1128 640 1708 Chain sprocket cover 1128 640 1700 (including bumper spike and chain catcher) is replaced by version 1128 640 1708.
1125 640 1701 1128 640 1706 2 MS 440: Chain sprocket cover Chain sprocket cover 1125 640 1701 is replaced by version 1128 640 1706 with countersunk drill-holes.
1128 664 1002 1128 664 1001 If a new chain sprocket cover with countersunk holes is fitted when servicing the machine, the side plate with retaining lugs 1128 664 1002 must also be replaced by the side plate 1128 664 1001 without retaining lugs.
1128 791 5500 1128 791 5501 1 Wrap around handlebar The previous elbow connector 1128 791 5500 is The new handlebar is longer and the bending radius replaced by version 1128 791 5501.
1128 790 3603 1128 790 3619 Wrap around handlebar (Heated Handle) The previous wrap around handlebar with handle heating 1128 790 3603 is replaced by version 1128 790 3619.
9523 003 4266 9523 003 4278 The previous grooved ball bearing (1) 9523 003 4266 is replaced by version 9523 003 4278.

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Technical Information                                                             15.2007

  Chain saws STIHL MS 440, MS 460 – Series 1128

  Contents
  1.    Crankcase, Chain sprocket cover
  2.    Rescue saw MS 460 R
  3.    Wrap around handlebar, elbow connector (MS 460 only)
  4.    Crankcase and ball bearing (MS 460 only)
  5.    Summary

  1.       Crankcase, Chain sprocket cover

  1.1      Crankcase
  The previous crankcases are replaced by versions
  with new collar screws 1138 664 2400.
  The new collar screws are characterized by an
  extended shank and a stepped entry to the thread.
  The longer shank- is extended from 0.14“ (3.5 mm)
  to 0.28“ (7 mm). The stepped end, is designed for
  easier bar nut mounting.
                                                                                                        001TI010 KN

                                                         Left:    Previous collar screw 0000 953 6605
                                                         Right:   New collar screw 1138 664 2400 with
                                                                  extended shank and stepped end.

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1.1.1    MS 440: Crankcase
Crankcase 1128 020 2122 is replaced by version
1128 020 2136 with the new collar screws
1138 664 2400.
Supply of spare parts
Crankcase 1128 020 2122 with collar screws
0000 953 6605 remains available as a replacement
part for older machine with the previous chain
sprocket cover (see 1.2).

1.1.2    MS 460: Crankcase
Crankcase 1128 020 2123 is replaced by version
1128 020 2137 with the new collar screws
1138 664 2400.
Supply of spare parts

                                                                                                        001TI011 KN
Crankcase 1128 020 2123 with collar screws
0000 953 6605 remains available as a replacement
part for older machines with the previous chain
                                                      Left:    Previous chain sprocket cover
sprocket cover (see 1.2).
                                                      Right:   New chain sprocket cover with
1.2      Chain sprocket cover                                  countersunk drill-holes

With the introduction of the new collar screw
                                                      1.2.1    MS 460: Chain sprocket cover
1138 664 2400 modifications of the two sprocket
cover holes will be required. The modifications are   Chain sprocket cover 1125 640 1701 is replaced by
characterized by a countersunk diameter 0.50“         version 1128 640 1706 with countersunk drill-holes.
(12.5 mm) and depth 0.12“ (3 mm).                     The chain sprocket cover with bumper spike and
                                                      chain catcher 1128 640 1701 is replaced by version
                                                      1128 640 1707 with countersunk drill-holes.
                                                      Chain sprocket cover for machines with wrap
                                                      around handlebar
                                                      Chain sprocket cover 1122 648 0401 is replaced by
                                                      version 1122 648 0403 with countersunk drill-holes.
                                                      Chain sprocket cover 1128 640 1700 (including
                                                      bumper spike and chain catcher) is replaced by
                                                      version 1128 640 1708.

                                                      1.2.2    MS 440: Chain sprocket cover
                                                      Chain sprocket cover 1125 640 1701 is replaced by
                                                      version 1128 640 1706 with countersunk drill-holes.
                                                      Chain sprocket cover for machines with wrap
                                                      around handlebar
                                                      Chain sprocket cover 1122 648 0401 is replaced by
                                                      version 1122 648 0403 with countersunk drill-holes.

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1.2.3   Chain sprocket cover for machines with
        wrap around handlebar

                                                    001TI012 KN
Machines with a wrap around handlebar shall only
be used with the chain sprocket cover that has an
extended lower section which projects further
outward.
In the future, the side plate with retaining lugs can
no longer be used in combination with machines
having the wrap-around handlebar (see 1.3 Side
plate with retaining lugs).

1.2.4   Spare parts/Service note
Recommended crankcase and chain sprocket cover
combinations are listed in the following table.

                           Chain sprocket cover                   Chain sprocket cover     Chain sprocket cover with
                           without countersunk                    with countersunk holes   countersunk holes and
                           holes                                                           shroud (machines with wrap-
                                                                                           around handlebar)
Crankcase with the
previous collar screws     permitted                              permitted                permitted
0000 953 6605
Crankcase with the
new collar screws          not permitted                          permitted                permitted
1138 664 2400

The previous chain sprocket covers without
countersunk holes can only be used with collar
screws 0000 953 6605. The previous crankcase
remains available for use with the previous chain
sprocket cover. The new sprocket covers with
countersunk holes can be used in combination with
both types of collar screw.
                                                                                                                    001TI013 KN

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1.3      Side panel with retaining lugs                          Service note
                                                                 For older machines without wrap-around handlebar,
                                                                 sprocket cover 1125 640 1701 remains available.
                                                                 If a new chain sprocket cover with countersunk
                                                                 holes is fitted when servicing the machine, the side
                                                                 plate with retaining lugs 1128 664 1002 must also
                                                                 be replaced by the side plate 1128 664 1001 without
                                                                 retaining lugs. Install side plate 1128 664 1001
                                                                 (without retaining lugs) using screw M 4x8
                                                                 (9041 216 0630).

                                                                 1.4     Special tool

                                                                 1.4.1   Assembly stand
                                                                 The mounting kit "Support 5910 850 1650" (see
                                                                 TI 50.2006) must be fitted before mounting
                                                                 machines with the new collar screws 1138 664 2400
                                                                 on the older assembly stand 5910 890 3100.
                                                                 Assembly stand 5910 890 3101 is already supplied
                                                                 complete with the support for the new collar screws.
                                                                 Mounting support 5910 850 1650
                                                   001TI014 KN

Above: Sprocket cover 1125 640 1701 with cut-

                                                                                                                   901TI055 KN
        out slots for the retaining lugs
Bottom: New chain sprocket cover with
        countersunk holes – no cut-out slots for
        the retaining lugs                                       If the support is mounted on an older assembly
                                                                 stand, the two washers 9291 021 3870 must be
Since the new sprocket cover has countersunk
                                                                 installed. The washers and screws are included in
holes for the new collar screws the new side plate
                                                                 the kit.
will no longer have cut-outs for the retaining lugs.
Consequently, the side plate with retaining lugs                 The screws shall not protrude beyond the
cannot be used in combination with the new                       surface of the support (arrow).
sprocket cover.

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1.4.2   Mounting tool (Clutch side)                                 2.     Rescue Saw MS 460 R
        5910 890 2205
                                                                    With introduction of the collar screw 1138 664 2400,
The flange of mounting tool 5910 007 2205 must be                   the chain sprocket cover 1128 640 1704 is replaced
adapted to the tapered contour of the new collar                    by version 1128 640 1709 with countersunk drill-
screws. An existing mounting tool that lacks the hole               holes.
countersinks can be modified as shown in the
drawing below.                                                      The new chain sprocket cover 1128 640 1709 with
                                                                    countersunk drill-holes can be used with both types
                                                                    of collar screw and can also be mounted on older
                                                                    machines.
                                                                    The previous chain sprocket cover 1128 640 1704
                           5910 890 2205 C                          can only be combined with crankcases with the
                                                                    previous collar screws 0000 953 6605.

                                                      901TI063 KN

Currently, only modified mounting tools
5910 007 2205 are supplied. These mounting tools
are identified by the suffix letter C located at the end
of the part number.

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3.       Wrap around handlebar, elbow                           3.2      Elbow connector
         connector (MS 460 only)                                The new elbow connector has been be modified to
                                                                the new contour of the wrap around handlebar.
3.1      Wrap around handlebar
                                                                The previous elbow connector 1128 791 5500 is
The new handlebar is longer and the bending radius              replaced by version 1128 791 5501.
has been reduced on the side facing the chain
sprocket cover. The handle hose has also been
shortened in the lower curved section.

                                                                              a                    a

                                                                                                                  176TI022 KN
                                                  176TI021 KN

                                                                Left:    Previous elbow connector 1128 791 5500
                            1
                                                                         a = 2.0“ (51 mm)
                                                                Right:   New elbow connector 1128 791 5501
Left:    Previous wrap around handlebar                                  a = 1.33“ (33.75 mm)
Right:   New wrap around handlebar with smaller a
         bending radius, shorter handle hose and
         elbow connector (1).                                   Spare parts/Service note
                                                                Only the new wrap around handlebars are now
                                                                available as replacement parts. The new elbow
The previous wrap around handlebar
                                                                connector 1128 791 5501 is supplied together with
1128 790 3602 is replaced by version
                                                                the new wrap around handlebars. The new wrap
1128 790 3616.
                                                                around handlebars (with new elbow connector) can
Wrap around handlebar (Rescue Saw)                              also be mounted on older machines.
Wrap around handlebar 1128 790 3614 with tool                   The previous elbow connector 1128 791 5500
holder for the combination wrench will be available             remains available for older wrap around handlebars.
as a replacement part for the Rescue Saw                        The new elbow connector 1128 791 5501 cannot be
MS 460 R in future.                                             used with old wrap around handlebars.
Wrap around handlebar (Heated Handle)
The previous wrap around handlebar with handle
heating 1128 790 3603 is replaced by version
1128 790 3619.

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4.     Crankcase and ball bearing
       (MS 460 only)
The crankshaft bearing on the clutch side has been
modified to further increase service life.


                                                176TI023 KN

The previous grooved ball bearing (1)
9523 003 4266 is replaced by version
9523 003 4278.

Service note
The new grooved ball bearing can also be used in
older machines.
The ball bearing on the flywheel side remains
unchanged.

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5.       Summary
Item     Part name                                 Previous             New                  Remarks
 1       Crankcase,
         including Item 3 (MS 440)                 1128 020 2122        1128 020 2136        1)
 2       Crankcase,
         including Item 3 (MS 460)                 1128 020 2123        1128 020 2137        1)
 3       Collar screw                              0000 953 6605        1138 664 2400        1) 4)
 4       Chain sprocket cover                      1125 640 1701        1128 640 1706        1)
 5       Chain sprocket cover (with bumper spike   1128 640 1701        1128 640 1707        2) 3)
         and chain catcher for 046 and MS 460)
 6       Chain sprocket cover (for machines with   1122 648 0401        1122 648 0403        2) 3)
         wrap around handlebar)
 7       Chain sprocket cover (with bumper spike   1128 640 1700        1128 640 1708        2) 3)
         and chain catcher for 046 and MS 460
         with wrap around handlebar); including
         Item 6
 8       Chain sprocket cover (for Rescue Saw);    1128 640 1704        1128 640 1709        2) 3)
         including Item 6
 9       Wrap around handlebar;                    1128 790 3602        1128 790 3616        2) 3)
         including Item 13
10       Wrap around handlebar (with tool          ---                  1128 790 3614        3)
         holder); including Item 13
11       Wrap around handlebar (heated handle)     1128 790 3603        1128 790 3619        2) 3)
12       Elbow connector                           1128 791 5500        ---                  1) 4)
13       Elbow connector                           ---                  1128 791 5501
14       Grooved ball bearing                      9523 003 4266        9523 003 4278        4)

Modification to be introduced continuously
Remarks
1) Previous version of part remains available for older machines
2) Previous version of part is no longer available from factory
3) New version of part is a spare part for older machines
4) Previous version of part remains available for other models

© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2007                        Technical Documentation
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