Stihl FS 50 Service Manual

32 Series 4144 Components FC, FS, KM
6.4 Rope Rotor
Relieving tension of rewind
spring
– Remove the rewind starter,
b 6.2
: Use the hook (2) 5910 890 2800
to pull out the starter rope (1)
from between the rope rotor and
housing.
– Take three full turns of the rope
off the rope rotor.
– Pull out the rope with the starter
grip and slowly release the rope
rotor.
The system will not be under
tension if either the starter rope or
rewind spring is broken.
: Remove the E-clip (arrow).
Rewind spring must be relaxed.
: Carefully remove the rope rotor
(1) – the rewind spring may pop
out and uncoil.
545RA105 TG
1
2
545RA106 TG
1
– Remove the starter rope or
remaining rope from the rotor,
b 6.5
– Check the rope rotor and replace
if necessary.
A new rope rotor comes with the
rewind spring preassembled.
Models with ErgoStart
The rope rotor accommodates the
ErgoStart spring and rewind spring.
: Remove the E-clip (arrow).
– Remove the carrier (1).
Rewind spring must be relaxed.
: Carefully remove the rope rotor
(1) – the rewind spring may pop
out and uncoil.
– Remove the starter rope or
remaining rope from the rotor,
b 6.5
– Check the rope rotor and replace
if necessary.
545RA107 TG
1
545RA108 TG
1
A new rope rotor comes with the
rewind spring and ErgoStart spring
preassembled.
All models
– Coat bore in rope rotor with
STIHL special lubricant,
b 11
: If necessary, line up the inner
spring loop (arrow) so that it is
against the edge of the rope rotor.
– Install the starter rope, b 6.5
: Fit the rope rotor on the starter
post so that the inner spring loop
(arrow) engages the recess (1).
The recess in the hub of the rope
rotor is the anchor point for the
spring.
– Push the rope rotor into position.
545RA109 TG545RA110 TG
1

Stihl FS 50 Specifications

General

Engine Displacement	27.2 cc
Power Output	0.8 kW
Engine Type	2-stroke
Shaft Type	Straight
Starter System	Recoil
Overall Length	147 cm
Vibration Level	4.5 m/s²