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Reparaturanleitung PS-4600 / PS-5000 1
Repair manual DCS3500 / DCS3501 / DCS4300 / DCS4301 / EA3500F / EA3501F / EA4300F / EA4301F / MEA3500L / MEA3500M / MEA4300G / MEA4300L
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Repair Manual
Caution:
Before doing any maintenance or service work, the combination switch must be engaged in the service position, in
order to prevent unintended starting by the easy start system!
DCS3500
DCS3501
DCS4300
DCS4301
EA3500F
EA3501F
EA4300F
EA4301F
MEA3500L
MEA3500M
MEA4300G
MEA4300L

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Reparaturanleitung PS-4600 / PS-5000 2
Repair manual DCS3500 / DCS3501 / DCS4300 / DCS4301 / EA3500F / EA3501F / EA4300F / EA4301F / MEA3500L / MEA3500M / MEA4300G / MEA4300L
Page
Technical data ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
00 Special tools.......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 - 7
01 Sprocket guard / Chain tensioning system ................................................................................................................................ 8
02 Clutch drum with chain sprocket ...............................................................................................................................................9
03 Chain brake / Guide bar bolt ............................................................................................................................................ 10 - 11
04 Clutch................................................................................................................................................................................ 12 - 13
05 Oil pump...................................................................................................................................................................................14
06 Starter ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
07 Ignition system (trouble-shooting)............................................................................................................................................ 16
07 Ignition system................................................................................................................................................................. 17 – 18
08 Carburetor........................................................................................................................................................................ 19 – 20
09 Vibration damper...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
10 Tank................................................................................................................................................................................. 22 – 23
11 Cylinder / Piston .............................................................................................................................................................. 24 – 26
12 Crankcase / Crankshaft ........................................................................................................................................................... 27
13 Torques ................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

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Reparaturanleitung PS-4600 / PS-5000 3
Repair manual DCS3500 / DCS3501 / DCS4300 / DCS4301 / EA3500F / EA3501F / EA4300F / EA4301F / MEA3500L / MEA3500M / MEA4300G / MEA4300L
DCS3500 / DCS3501
EA3500F / EA3501F
MEA3500M / MEA 3500L
DCS4300 / DCS4301
EA4300F / EA4301F
MEA4300G / MEA4300L
Stroke volume cm3 34.7 42.4
Bore mm 38 42
Stroke mm 30.6 30.6
Max. power at speed kW / 1/min 1.5 / 9,500 1.7 / 9,500 2.0 / 9,500 2.2 / 9,500
Max. torque at speed Nm / 1/min 1.9 / 6,500 2.1 / 6,500 2.4 / 6,500 2.6 / 6,500
Idling speed / max. engine speed with bar and chain 1/min 2,800 / 13,500 2,800 / 13,500
Clutch engagement speed 1/min 5,100 5,100
Sound pressure level at the workplace L
pA av
per ISO/CD 22868 1) dB (A) 100.8 100.8
Sound power level L
WA av
per ISO/CD 22868 1) dB (A) 110 110
Vibration acceleration a
h,w eq
per ISO 22867 1)
- Tubular handle m/s2
4.3
3.6
- Rear handle m/s2 3.6 3.2
Carburetor (diaphragm, choke flap carburetor) Typ membrane carburetor membrane carburetor
Ignition system Typ electronic electronic
Spark plug Typ NGK BPMR 7A NGK CMR7A-5 NGK BPMR 7A NGK CMR7A-5
Electrode gap mm 0.5 0.5
or spark plug Typ
BOSCH WSR 6F,
CHAMPION RCJ 6Y
- -
BOSCH WSR 6F,
CHAMPION RCJ 6Y
- -
Fuel consumption at max. load per ISO 7293 kg/h 0.79 0.96
Specific consumption at max. load per ISO 7293 g/kWh 526 480
Fuel tank capacity l 0.48 0.48
Chain oil tank capacity l 0.28 0.28
Mixture ratio (fuel/two-stroke oil)
- when using DOLMAR oil
50 : 1 / 100: 1 (HP-100)
50 : 1 / 100: 1 (HP-100)
- when using Aspen Alkalyt (two-stroke fuel) 50 : 1 (2%) 50 : 1 (2%)
- when using other oils 50 : 1 (quality grade JASO FC or ISO EGD) 50 : 1 (Qualitätsstufe JASO FC oder ISO EGD)
Chain brake engages manually or in case of kickback engages manually or in case of kickback
Chain speed at max. power m/s 18.1 18.3
Sprocket pitch inch 3/8 .325
Number of teeth Z 6 7
Chain type see the spare-parts list see the spare-parts list
Pitch / gauge inch 3/8 / 0.050 (1.3) .325 / 0.050 (1.3)
Guide bar, length of a cut cm 30, 35, 40 33, 38, 45
Guide-bar type see the spare-parts list see the spare-parts list
Weight (fuel tank empty, without chain, guide bar and accessories) kg 4.7 / 4.8 2) 4.8 / 4.9 2) 4.7 / 4.8 2) 4.8 / 4.9 2)
1)
Figures derived in equal part from idling, full-load and racing speed.
2)
On models with catalytic converter.

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Reparaturanleitung PS-4600 / PS-5000 4
Repair manual DCS3500 / DCS3501 / DCS4300 / DCS4301 / EA3500F / EA3501F / EA4300F / EA4301F / MEA3500L / MEA3500M / MEA4300G / MEA4300L
Malfunction System Observation Cause
Chain does not run Chain brake Engine runs Chain brake actuated, Chain too tight
Engine does not start
or
only with difficulty
Ignition system
No ignition spark
Malfunction in fuel supply system, pressure system,
mechanical malfunction.
STOP switch stuck in service position, fault or short-
circuit in the wiring,
plug cap or spark plug defective,
gap between ignition module and flywheel uneven or too
wide
Fuel supply
Mechanical malfunction
Fuel tank is filled
Outside
Starter does not engage
Combination switch in Choke position,
carburetor defective, suction head dirty,
fuel line bent, leaky or interrupted.
Cylinder base packing ring defective, radial shaft
packings defective,
cylinder or piston rings defective
Spark plug does not seal.
Spring in starter broken, broken parts inside the engine.
Engine speed gets
“stuck”
Multiple systems Engine speed about
4,500 - 6,000 rpm
Carburetor too lean
Bleed air at cylinder and/or rubber induction piece
Fuel line bent, throttle link stuck
Warm engine won’t
start
Carburetor Fuel tank is filled
Ignition spark
Wrong carburetor adjustment
Flooded from choke use
Piston ring worn (max. thrust play 0.5 mm)
Engine starts, but
dies immediately
Fuel supply Fuel tank is filled Wrong idling adjustment, suction head or carburetor dirty,
tank venting defective, fuel line interrupted, cable
defective, Choke flap closed, decompression valve dirty
Insufficient power Several systems
may be involved
simultaneously
Engine is idling
Air filter dirty, incorrect carburetor setting, muffler
clogged, exhaust channel in cylinder clogged, spark
arrester screen clogged.
No chain lubrication
Oil tank/pump
No oil on the chain
Oil tank empty
Oil guide groove dirty, Oil suction head dirty
Oil pump adjusting screw incorrectly adjusted
Oil pump worm drive gear defective

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Reparaturanleitung PS-4600 / PS-5000 5
Repair manual DCS3500 / DCS3501 / DCS4300 / DCS4301 / EA3500F / EA3501F / EA4300F / EA4301F / MEA3500L / MEA3500M / MEA4300G / MEA4300L
1 Torx screwdriver
Grip (944.500.860)
T-grip 200 mm (944.500.862)
T-grip 100 mm (944.500.861)
2 Mandrel
Disassembly mandrel for
tapping out the flywheel
without damage to
the crankshaft thread (944.500.880)
3 Setting gauge
Gauge for measuring the gap
between flywheel and
armature (944.500.891)
4 Torque wrench
3/8” Drive socket (944.500.864)
Bit 152 mm (944.500.865)
Bit 49 mm (944.500.866)
Torque wrench
3/8” Drive (950.230.000)
5 Piston stop wedge
Wedge for blocking
the engine through the
exhaust port (944.602.001)

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Reparaturanleitung PS-4600 / PS-5000 6
Repair manual DCS3500 / DCS3501 / DCS4300 / DCS4301 / EA3500F / EA3501F / EA4300F / EA4301F / MEA3500L / MEA3500M / MEA4300G / MEA4300L
6 Piston ring tensioner
Piston ring band and
assembly tool for cylinders (944.600.001)
7 Assembly and disassembly wrench
Wrench for disassembling and
assembling the centrifugal
clutch (944.500.590)
8 Pressure gauge
Pressure guage for checking
the carburetor fuel valve (956.004.000)
9 Tachometer
Electronic tachometer for measuring
the engine speed of
2- and 4-stroke engines (950.233.220)
10 3/8” socket
Installation/removal of
Spark plug, clutch (944.500.864)
11 Needle-nose pliers
Various assembly/
Disassembly tasks (944.603.400)
12 Disassembly hook
Removal/installation
Brake band spring (950.237.000)
13 Over/underpressure pump
For checking sealing of
radial rings and gaskets (957.004.001)

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Reparaturanleitung PS-4600 / PS-5000 7
Repair manual DCS3500 / DCS3501 / DCS4300 / DCS4301 / EA3500F / EA3501F / EA4300F / EA4301F / MEA3500L / MEA3500M / MEA4300G / MEA4300L
14 Sealing plate
For sealing intake side (944.603.020)
15 Sealing plate
For sealing exhaust side (944.603.170)

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Reparaturanleitung PS-4600 / PS-5000 8
Repair manual DCS3500 / DCS3501 / DCS4300 / DCS4301 / EA3500F / EA3501F / EA4300F / EA4301F / MEA3500L / MEA3500M / MEA4300G / MEA4300L
Remove the sprocket guard, bar, and chain.
CAUTION: Do not work on the chain brake
unless the spring is detensioned!
Chain tensioner
Carefully take the chain guide cover off the
guide bar bolts.
Unscrew 4 screws, and remove the spike bar
and the cover.
Chain tensioner function
An angled worm drive converts the turns of
the adjustment screw 1 to forward or
backward motion of the tensioning pin.
If necessary, turn adjusting screw 1
until the fastening screw is accessible.
Unscrew the fastening screw and pull the
chain tensioner up and out.
Assembly
Grease spindle and worm gear with multipurpose grease (944.360.000).

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Reparaturanleitung PS-4600 / PS-5000 9
Repair manual DCS3500 / DCS3501 / DCS4300 / DCS4301 / EA3500F / EA3501F / EA4300F / EA4301F / MEA3500L / MEA3500M / MEA4300G / MEA4300L
02 CLUTCH DRUM AND CHAIN SPROCKET
Remove the sprocket guard, bar, and chain.
Remove the circlip 4 with the universal
Remove cup washer 3.
Pull the handguard towards the front grip only
as far as necessary so the clutch drum can be
Clutch drum with sprocket and needle
bearing
Check the chain sprocket 2 for damage and
Important customer information:
Before installing a new saw chain, always
check the condition of the chain sprocket. A
worn chain sprocket will damage a new saw
chain, and must be replaced.
Check the clutch drum needle bearing for
Assembly the bearing with multi
-purpose high-
performance grease (944.360.000).
Check the inside of the clutch drum for
damage and wear.
Replace the clutch drum if damaged or worn.
Note: Always use a new circlip 4
(927.408.000)!
When assembling the clutch drum, make
sure that the lug of the oil pump drive 1 is
not positioned on the oil pump drive.
inserting, turn the clutch drum slightly.

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Reparaturanleitung PS-4600 / PS-5000 10
Repair manual DCS3500 / DCS3501 / DCS4300 / DCS4301 / EA3500F / EA3501F / EA4300F / EA4301F / MEA3500L / MEA3500M / MEA4300G / MEA4300L
Secure the chain saw from slipping (vise).
Using the disassembly hook (Chap. 00, Pos.
12), disengage the brake band spring 3.
Removing the brake band
CAUTION: Wear protective gloves to
prevent cuts!
Remove the sprocket guard, bar, and chain.
Remove the clutch drum, see Chapter 02.
Push the hand guard forward to engage the
chain brake. This tensions the brake band
spring.
Remove the cover plate, see Chapter 01.
Fold the brake band 1 upward and turn it out
of the disengagement mechanism 2.