Stihl 028 Service Manual
Stihl 028 Service Manual
Stihl 028 Service Manual
In the event of faults it is quite pos-, Repair work is made considerably Our special tool manual illustrates
sible that a single malfunction may easier if the chain saw is mounted and lists the part numbers of all
have several causes. It is, there- on assembly stand 59108503100. available machine-related tools as
fore, advisable to consult the The saw is easily attached to the well as general purpose tools for all
"troubleshooting charts" when stand by means of the two stud machines.
tracing faults" We also recommend bolts and collar nuts for bar mount-
that you make use of the exploded ing" The special tool manual is available
views in the illustrated parts lists in various languages and can be
while carrying out repair work. While on the assembly stand, the ordered by quoting the appropriate
chain saw can be swivelled into any part number listed hereunder.
This service manual and all techni- required position to suit the repair
cal information bulletins are in- in question" This not only has the German 0455 901 0023
tended exclusively for the use of advantage of keeping the compo- English 04559010123
STIHL servicing staff and dealers nent in the best position for the re- French 0455 901 0223
and must not be passed on to third pair, but also leaves both hands Spanish 0455 901 0323
parties. free for the work, and thus repre- Yugoslav 0455 901 0423
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Italian 0455 901 0723
Portuguese 0455 901 1223
CONTENTS
8" Electric Handle Heating 10.7 Fuel line and tank vent 71
System 56 10.8 Air filter and choke 72
8,,1 Construction
and operation 56
8.2 Troubleshooting 56
8,,3 Disassembly
and assembly 58
8.3.1 Switch 58
8,,3,,2 Heating element
in pistol grip 58
8.3.3 Handlebar 58
8,,3..4 Generator 59
1. SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Engine STIHL single cylinder, two-stroke engine with special impregnated
cylinder bore
Displacement: 47 cm3 (2 . 87 tu. in)
Bore:. 44 mm (1.73 in)
Stroke: 31 mm (1.22 in)
Compression ratio:: 9.5:1
Max. torque: 2 . 65 Nm (1..95 Ibf. ft) at 6000 rpm
Max. permissable engine speed: 12000 rpm
Mean idle speed: 2200 rpm
Crankshaft: Two-part, drop-forged
Crankshaft bearings: 2 deep-groove ball bearings
Crankpin: 14..4 mm (0.57 in) dia.
Big-end bearing: Needle cage
Piston pin: 10 . 0 mm (0 . 39 in) dia.
Small-end bearing: Needle cage
Rewind starter: Pawl engagement with automatic
starter rope rewind mechanism
Starter rope: 3.5 mm (0 . 14 in) dia.,
1060 mm (41.8 in) long
Clutch: Centrifugal clutch without linings,
76 mm (3 in) dia.
Clutch engages at: Approx. 3100 rpm
Crankcase leakage test:
with overpressure:: po = 0 . 5 bar (7 . 1 Ibf/in2)
with vacu u m: pu = 0.5 bar (7.1 Ibflin2)
028 AVEQ
Type: Thyristor-controlled (breaker-
less) magneto ignition system
Air gap: 0,,2 ... 0.3 mm (0.008 ... 0,,012 in)
Ignition timing: 2.6 mm (0,,1 in) before T.D.C"
at 8000 rpm
All Models
Spark plug (suppressed): Bosch WSR 6 F or
Champion RCJ 6 Y
Heat range: 200
Electrode gap:: 0.5 mm (0,,02 in)
Spark plug thread: M 14x1..25; 9.5 mm (0.37 in) long
AV/AVE AVQ/AVEQ
1.6 Weights Model:
Dry weight with 32 cm
6,,5 kg (14.3 Ib) 6,,6 kg (14.5 Ib)
bar and chain:,
2. CLUTCH,
CHAIN DRIVE AND
CHAIN BRAKE
The chain brake is a spring-loaded The chain brake is released (reset) The chain brake is actuated by mo-
band brake without linings" Its main by pulling the handguard back ving the handguard towards the bar
components are the brake band, against the handlebar" This move- nose" This movement unlatches the
tension spring, handguard and re- ment is transmitted via a lever brake lever and causes the brake
lease plate - which operates the system which preloads the tension band to be clamped around the
isolating clutch" spring and disengages the brake clutch drum by the force of the pre-
band. At the same time the release loaded brake spring" The release
The chain brake is actuated by plate moves back and allows the plate simultaneously disengages
means of the handguard which can driving plate to engage in the teeth the driving plate from the hub and
be used to release and engage the of the hub" The brake lever, which is interrupts the flow of power between
brake" connected to the tension spring, the crankshaft and the centrifugal
brake band and release plate, is clutch" Clutch drum and saw chain
locked in the idle position by the are brought to a standstill within a
relay lever. fraction of a second even if the en-
gine continues running at high
speed"
Saw chain turns at idle speed Engine idle speed too high Readjust at idle speed adjustment
screw
Clutch spring stretched or fatigued, Renew clutch spring
spring hooks broken
Excessive chain sprocket wear Incorrect chain tension Tension saw chain properly
Chain stops in mid-cut even with Isolating clutch worn Renew hub and driving plate
engine at maximum speed -
Isolating clutch disengages Flat spring broken Renew flat spring
during cutting
Isolating clutch does not re-engage Engine idle speed too high Readjust at idle speed adjustment
after releasing chain brake screw
Flat spring broken Renew flat spring
Saw chain does not stop imme- Tension spring broken Renew tension spring
diately when chain brake is engaged
2,,3,,1 Clutch
Top:
Removing the side plate
First remove chain sprocket cover Remove the inner side plate - se-
and cutting attachment.. cured with a single M 4 x 12 cheese-
head screw" Unscrew the five
M 4 x 12 cheese-head screws and
The chain brake must be released take off the cover" Now remove ring
before removing the chain sprocket gear from clutch drum hub and the
Use a screwdriver, about 5 mm spur gear (with worm) from the oil
wide, to press the retaining washer pump shaft by turning it clockwise.
out of the annular groove in the Pull clutch drum and needle sleeve
crankshaft. The thrust washer, off the crankshaft
chain sprocket and needle sleeve
can now be pulled off the cranks-
haft
Top:
Driving plate removed
Top:
Removing the circlip Center: Top:
Locking screw 11071911200 Special socket 11188931300
Bottom:
Clutch, flat spring and needle sleeve Bottom: Bottom:
Locking screw inserted Unscrewing the hub
removed
Disassembly differs on the Quick- spark plug and fit locking screw
stop and standard versions from this 11071911200 in the spark plug hole
and tighten down by hand . Use spe-
stage onwards.
cial socket 11188931300 to unscrew
the hub. Remove washer from
On the Quickstop version, first re- behind hub .
move the circlip which locates the
clutch spider on the hub . The clutch
with flat spring and needle sleeve
can now be pulled off the hub . If the
hub has to be removed, first remove
the driving plate and block the
crankshaft.. To do this, unscrew
Top:
Removing cover plate
Bottom:
Unscrewing the clutch spider Clutch spring in spring recess Pressing clutch spring into position
The crankshaft must also be blo- hooks are in the center of the clutch
cked with locking screw11071911200 shoe" Now fit the three olutch shoes
in order to remove the clutch spider on the arms of the spider so that the
on the standard version, Use' a spring recesses face away from the
19 mm cranked ring wrench to un- triangular plate on the spider" Grip
screw the clutch spider and then re- the clutch spring with both thumbs
move the dished cover plate" and push it into the spring recesses
of the other two clutch shoes.
Top:
Removing retaining washer
2..4 Assembly
Top:
Brake band and brake lever in position
Center:
Top: Special assembly tool
Torsion spring and relay lever in position 11178900900
Bottom: Bottom:
Actuating lever fitted Seat for brake band Attaching the tension spring
2..4.2 Clutch
Top: Bottom:
Tightening the hub with a torque wrench Flat spring fitted on spider lugs
The initial assembly operations are Finish off by fitting cover and chain
different on the Quickstop and stan- sprocket; remove the locking screw,
dard versions . fit and tighten down the spark plug"
Engage the driving plate on the teeth On the standard version, fit cover
of the hub" The chain brake must be plate on the crankshaft so that the
in the released condition during this raised outer diameter faces away
operation, Fit flat spring on lugs of from the crankcase" Screw spider of
clutch spider; the raised spring tabs clutch assembly counter-clockwise
3" ENGINE
3. 1 Construction
Series 028 chain saws are powered at the other side, hermetically seal machine finished . For this reason a
by an air-cooled, single cylinder the crank chamber. replacement crankshaft can only
two-stroke engine . be supplied complete with connec-
The connecting rod, also drop-for- ting rod and needle sleeve.
The crankcase is a two-part pres- ged, is supported on needle cages
sure die-casting made of a special both on the crankpin and the piston Cylinder and piston are made of a
magnesium alloy.. The two-part pin. Once the needle cage and the special aluminum alloy" The cylin-
drop-forged crankshaft is supported connecting rod have been fitted, the der bore is impregnated in a special
in two deep-groove ball bearings . two halves of the crankshaft are process .
Two oil seals, in the crankcase atthe pressed together to form a torsio-
ignition side and in the ball bearing nally rigid assembly and then
Engine does not start easily, Oil seals in crankcase Replace oil seals
stalls at idle speed, but operates leaking
normally at full throttle
Elbow connector leaking Seal or replace elbow connector
Engine does not deliver full power Secondary air seepage into engine Mount elbow connector correctly
or runs erratically through poorly mounted or or replace
faulty elbow connector
Engine overheating Insufficient cylinder cooling . Thoroughly clean all cooling air
Air inlet opening in fan housing openings
blocked or cooling fins
on cylinder plugged
Top:
Top: Removing the wire retainers
Removing the shroud
Bottom:
Bottom: Pushing out the piston pin
Unscrewing the muffler Removing the cylinder base screws
Top:
Wooden assembly block, ring compressor
and clamping strap
If the cylinder has to be replaced the The piston pin must move freely in
new cylinder must always be instal- its bore. Never use force during
led with a matching piston" Replace- assembly.
ment cylinders are only supplied
complete with piston"
Insert the two wire retainers and
If only the piston is to be renewed, make sure that they are properly
every replacement piston (marked seated,
"B") can be used with any cylinder"
18
Top:
Piston on wooden assembly block
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