015 clutch covers interchangeable?

[th04]

Hey, i was just looking for some information on the stihl 015. i was wondering if the two different styles of clutch covers seen on these saws are interchangeable or not? I have one with the longer style clutch cover and i am looking to replace it. just wondering whether it matters which one i buy to replace it with or if they both work on the same saw?

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Either will fit. Interesting that the pts list I have only shows the larger one.
I’d bet the sm is for earlier, no brake models

 

[th04]

Ok yeah that makes sense. Thanks!

 

[AoxoMoxoA]

Either will fit. Interesting that the pts list I have only shows the larger one.
I’d bet the sm is for earlier, no brake models

I believe the longer version appeared on later saws, introduced (most likely at the behest of lawyers) to protect the operator from coming in contact with the hot muffler.