Stihl 088 - Spark Plug Boot and Ignition Lead Procedures

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5.2 Spark Plug Boot/
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nition Lead
- Unhook the leg spring from the
ignition lead.
- Slip the spark plug boot off the
ignition lead.
- Cut new ignition lead to length
(see parts list or cut to same
length as old lead).
- Coat end of the ignition lead
(about 20 mm/3/4") with oil.
- Fit spark plug boot over the
ignition lead.
- Use suitable pliers to grip the end
of the ignition lead inside the
spark plug boot and pull it out.
- Remove the ignition module -
see 5.1.2.
• Pull the grommet (1) off the high
voltage output (2).
• Unscrew the lead (3) from the
contact pin and pull it out of the
ignition module.
• Pull grommet and insulating tube
(4) off the ignition lead.
• Slide the setting gauge (1)
1111 890 6400 between the arms
of the ignition module and the
raised edge of the flywheel.
- Press the ignition module against
the setting gauge and tighten down
the mounting screws to 9.0 Nm
(6.6 Ibf.ft).
Important: Tighten the top screw first.
- Remove the setting gauge and use
a feeler gauge to check the air gap.
It should be 0.20 mm (0.008").
- Reconnect the short circuit wire.
- Fit the fan housing, tighten screws
to 7.0 Nm (5.2 Ibf.ft).
- Install the shroud - see 4.8.
- Fit the carburetor box cover
- see 10.1.
• Pinch the hook of the leg spring
into the center of the lead, i.e.
about 15 mm (5/8") from the end of
the lead.
• Use suitable pliers to grip the leg
spring and pull it out of the spark
plug boot.
• Pull the lead back into the boot
so that the leg spring locates
properly inside it.