32 Series 4144 Components FC, FS, KM
6.4 Rope Rotor
Relieving tension of rewind 
spring
– Remove the rewind starter, 
b 6.2
: Use the hook (2) 5910 890 2800 
to pull out the starter rope (1) 
from between the rope rotor and 
housing.
– Take three full turns of the rope 
off the rope rotor. 
– Pull out the rope with the starter 
grip and slowly release the rope 
rotor.
The system will not be under 
tension if either the starter rope or 
rewind spring is broken.
: Remove the E-clip (arrow).
Rewind spring must be relaxed.
: Carefully remove the rope rotor 
(1) – the rewind spring may pop 
out and uncoil.
545RA105 TG
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545RA106 TG
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– Remove the starter rope or 
remaining rope from the rotor, 
b 6.5
– Check the rope rotor and replace 
if necessary.
A new rope rotor comes with the 
rewind spring preassembled.
Models with ErgoStart
The rope rotor accommodates the 
ErgoStart spring and rewind spring.
: Remove the E-clip (arrow).
– Remove the carrier (1).
Rewind spring must be relaxed.
: Carefully remove the rope rotor 
(1) – the rewind spring may pop 
out and uncoil.
– Remove the starter rope or 
remaining rope from the rotor, 
b 6.5
– Check the rope rotor and replace 
if necessary.
545RA107 TG
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545RA108 TG
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A new rope rotor comes with the 
rewind spring and ErgoStart spring 
preassembled.
All models
– Coat bore in rope rotor with 
STIHL special lubricant, 
b 11
: If necessary, line up the inner 
spring loop (arrow) so that it is 
against the edge of the rope rotor.
– Install the starter rope, b 6.5
: Fit the rope rotor on the starter 
post so that the inner spring loop 
(arrow) engages the recess (1).
The recess in the hub of the rope 
rotor is the anchor point for the 
spring.
– Push the rope rotor into position.
545RA109 TG545RA110 TG
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