17Series 4180 Powerhead
– Remove the rewind starter, 
b
5.2
: Make a loop in the starter rope.
: Engage the rope in the notch on 
the rotor. Grip the rope close to 
the rotor and use it to turn the 
rope rotor six full turns clockwise.
: Hold the rope rotor steady.
: Pull out the twisted rope with the 
starter grip and straighten it out.
– Hold the starter grip firmly to keep 
the rope tensioned.
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– Let go of the rope rotor and 
slowly release the starter grip so 
that the rope winds itself onto the 
rotor.
The rewind spring is correctly 
tensioned when the starter grip sits 
firmly in the rope guide bushing 
without drooping to one side. If this 
is not the case, tension the spring 
by one additional turn.
When the starter rope is fully 
extended, it must still be possible to 
rotate the rope rotor at least another 
half turn before maximum spring 
tension is reached. If this is not the 
case, pull the rope out, hold the 
rope rotor steady and take off one 
turn of the rope.
– Install the rewind starter, 
b
5.2
5.4.1 Tensioning