FS 250, FS 250 R
English
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N Remove the screw plug (1).
N If no grease can be seen on the 
inside of the screw plug (1): Screw 
the tube (2) of STIHL gear lubricant 
(special accessory) into the filler 
hole.
N Squeeze no more than 5 g (1/5 oz) 
grease into the gearbox.
NOTICE
Do not completely fill the gearbox with 
grease.
N Unscrew the tube (2).
N Insert the screw plug (1) and tighten 
it down firmly.
Removing the Fan Housing
N Take out the screws (1).
N Remove the fan housing.
Replacing the Starter Rope
N Remove the spring clip (2).
N Carefully remove the rope rotor with 
washer (3) and pawl (4).
WARNING
The rewind spring may pop out and 
uncoil during this operation – take care 
to avoid the risk of injury.
N Pry the cap (5) out of the grip.
N Remove the remaining rope from 
the rotor and starter grip.
N Tie a simple overhand knot in the 
new rope and then thread it through 
the top of the grip and the rope 
bushing (6).
N Refit the cap in the grip.
Replacing the Starter Rope 
and Rewind Spring