Hello all. I've recently acquired my first stihl 044. Upon arrival I had to see how it worked. I spun the clutch/sprocket by hand and noticed it had a bit of tough spot, similar to a compression type feel. I was just curious if anyone could help me with any kind of diagnosis. Thanks.
Stihl 044 clutch
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treeslayer2003
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disengage the brake, remove the e clip so you can remove the sprocket, drum and bearing. now you will see the clutch, look for broken springs.
I just got the saw today so can say that, whoever had the saw before me didn't line up the clutch drum cover with the oil pump. It was pushed down and binding. So tomorrow there will be a new one installed. Thanks for the replies.
A lot of times dirt builds up behind the drum and small grass or string can be wrapped up near the bearing. Just pop it all off and clean it up some. Make sure the oil gear isn't broken off or worn as well. Clutch springs are one of my common things to replace when doing a Stihl saw. Prevents chain creep and keeps the clutch tight.
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remove the spark plug, turn the crank backwards so the piston is coming up and all the ports are covered, insert some starter rope into the plug hole to act as a cushioned piston stop. now you can wrench off the clutch. it is backwards thread.
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Hit it with an impact...leave the plug in for resistance.
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Neal, I haven't found it to make any difference whether or not the plug is in or out when using an impact. Try it sometime.
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I have done them without, but I've run into a few that need the compression to come off.
I have taken the clutch off and the shaft spins around and about the last 1/8th of the revolution gets stiff. Does this sound like a complete tear down? I hate it, but at least I'd know. I'm no small engine mechanic.
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IF it's not the FW magnets that are causing it, it certainly could be bearings.
Where are you located in GA? I know of a very good guy in the ATL (6 Flags area), one bw Macon and ATL, one in the Savannah area, and I'm near Waycross.
Where are you located in GA? I know of a very good guy in the ATL (6 Flags area), one bw Macon and ATL, one in the Savannah area, and I'm near Waycross.
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Hartwell area, ehh. I used to work for a company based there.
Mike from Maine
Read that the ms362 is awesome!!!
That sucks.
Could be worse... At least it's not a ms362.
Might look into the 440 short blocks from china.
Mike, my 362 C-M runs just fine thank you! Handled some Ash today that was a good deal bigger than it's 20" bar with not problems (the old tree had a lot of healed over knot bulges).
It was cold & windy here, so U must be freezing up there!
It was cold & windy here, so U must be freezing up there!
