Stihl FS 50 Service Manual

8 Series 4144 Components FC, FS, KM
4.2 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
Starter rope does not rewind Very dirty or corroded Clean rewind spring or replace rope
rotor
Insufficient spring tension Check rewind spring and increase
tension
Rewind spring broken Install new rope rotor
Starter rope cannot be pulled out
far enough
Spring overtensioned Check rewind spring and reduce
tension
Starter rope can be pulled out
almost without resistance
(crankshaft does not turn)
Guide pegs on pawls or pawls
themselves are worn
Fit new pawls
Spring clip on pawl fatigued Fit new spring clip
Starter rope is difficult to pull or
rewinds very slowly
Starter mechanism is very dirty Thoroughly clean complete starter
mechanism
Lubricating oil on rewind spring
becomes viscous at very low
outside temperatures (spring
windings stick together)
Coat rewind spring with a little
standard solvent-based degreasant
(containing no chlorinated or
halogenated hydrocarbons), then
pull rope carefully several times
until normal action is restored

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