Stihl FC 90 - Pawl; Rewind Spring; Removing the Shroud

18 Series 4180 Powerhead
: Ease the spring clip (1) off the
starter post.
Do not take the rope rotor off the
starter post.
: Pull the pawl (2) out of the rope
rotor.
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– Lubricate peg on pawl with
grease, b 12
– Remove the rope rotor, b 5.3
The pieces of broken spring may
still be under tension and may fly
apart unexpectedly when you
remove them.
To reduce the risk of injury,
wear a face shield and work gloves.
– Remove the spring housing and
parts of the spring.
– Lubricate the new spring with a
few drops of resin-free oil.
: Position the new spring housing
(bottom plate must face up) as
shown (arrows) and push it
home.
– Install the rope rotor, b 5.3.
– Install the starter rope, b 5.4
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Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
– Remove the rewind starter,
b 5.2
: Take out the screws (1 and 2).
: Carefully pull off spark plug boot
(3) vertically.
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: Take out the screw (1).
– Remove the shroud upwards,
and pull the spark plug boot
through the shroud at the same
time.
Reassemble in the reverse
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sequence.
– Tighten down the screws, b 3.4
5.5 Pawl 5.6 Replacing the Rewind
Spring
5.7 Removing the Shroud