MS441 Magnum Throttle Linkage images

[ozziechainsaw]

Hi Guys,

I got this Magnum a couple of weeks ago for almost nothing because the old owner was told by the local Stihl dealer that it was too expensive to fix. I rums and idles perfectly. Only issue I can find is it only get half throttle. Today was the first time I actually had time to have a good look and from what I can see I think the issue is the linkage. Now i'm only guessing because I don't have any other MS441 to look at but I think someone has had the carby off at some stage and not put it back correctly.

As you can see by the photo's it's only getting half throttle, but the image i have circled looks like the linkage isn't in the correct position and when hold full throttle on the handle the linkage is pushing against a white linkage. I think the linkage from the carby should be located inside the V of the circled image and not sitting in front. But because I do not have another reference I am just guessing.

Does anyone have a MS441 at home they could have a look at for me and let me know with photo's or email if what i have circled is correct or I am right and it needs to be moved to get full throttle again.

Cheers

Justin

 

[L34]

Make sure cable is right on the carb end.
It is not the ball on the end that operates the linkage but the crimp under it.
Chris.

 

[ozziechainsaw]

I will check that as well.

Does anyone have some pics of their MS441 linkage setup ?

cheers

Justin

 

[toadman]

I don't have pics, but there's a youtube:

 

[toadman]

It does appear there's some parts in the wrong places going from your pics & the video... The 441 where I work the rod is in the V you mention & also in the video I linked.
The throttle linkages are stupid complicated on these 441's compared to my M-tronic 661, & I think my 462, although I haven't tore it down very far yet. Not much use on that saw so far... but especially to regular carb saws. The M-tronics sure do cut well when everything is working right

 

[ozziechainsaw]

Thank you so much for that. Like you said, even in the video the rod of the throttle linkage should be in the V . I will remove the carby and put that rod back into the V and it should hopefully have MAX power and throttle.

Thanks again

Justin

 

[ozziechainsaw]

Just want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who responded to my questions about my 441 Magnum. It now has full throttle and performs like a champion.

Honestly this forum has always been so helpful, I just cannot thank everyone enough.

Cheers

Justin

 

[L34]

Can you let us know the fix please.
For future reference for people.
Chris.