STIHL TS 460 9
2.4 Rewind Starter
Condition Cause Remedy
Starter rope broken Rope pulled out too vigorously as
far as stop or over edge - i.e. not
vertically
Fit new starter rope
Normal wear Fit new starter rope
Rewind spring broken Spring overtensioned – no reserve
when rope is fully extended
Fit new rewind spring
Very dirty or corroded Fit new rewind spring
Starter rope can be pulled out
almost without resistance
(crankshaft does not turn)
Guide peg on pawl or pawl is worn Fit new pawl
Spring clip fatigued or broken Fit new spring clip
Starter cup worn or damaged Fit new starter cup
Starter rope is difficult to pull and
rewinds very slowly
Starter mechanism is very dirty
(dusty conditions)
Thoroughly clean complete
starter mechanism
Lubricating oil on rewind spring
becomes viscous at very low
outside temperatures (spring
windings stick together)
Apply a few drops of kerosine
(paraffin) to spring, then pull
rope carefully several times
until normal action is restored
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