Stihl BT 45 - Refueling

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The machine features a starter cup
integrated in the flywheel. For
servicing information refer to
"Series 4140 Powerhead" service
manual.
– Remove the rewind starter -
b 6.1
Relieving tension of rewind
spring
The rewind spring will not be under
tension if the starter rope is broken.
– Pull out the starter rope about
10 cm and hold the rope rotor
steady.
– While still holding the rope rotor
steady, take three full turns off the
rope rotor.
– Pull out the rope with the starter
grip and slowly release the rope
rotor.
The rope rotor spins back and
relieves the tension on the rewind
spring.
Removing
The rewind spring must not be
under tension.
: Remove the spring clip (1) from
the starter post.
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: Remove the washer (2) and
pawl (3).
– Carefully pull the rope rotor off
the starter post.
– Replace the broken or worn
starter rope - b 6.5
Installing
– Coat bore in rope rotor with
STIHL special lubricant -
b 11
: Fit the rotor on the starter post
so that the driver (1) on the rope
rotor slips behind the inner spring
loop (2).
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6.3 Starter Cup 6.3.1 Rope Rotor