EasyManuals Logo

Stihl FS 550 User Manual

Stihl FS 550
90 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Previous Page IconTo Previous Page
To Previous Page IconTo Previous Page
Page #35 background imageLoading...
Page #35 background image
34
English / USA
FS 500, FS 550
: Thread the rope through the rotor
and secure it with a simple
overhand knot.
: Coat rope rotor bearing bore with
resin-free oil**.
: Slip rotor over starter post – turn it
back and forth to engage the anchor
loop of the rewind spring.
: Refit the pawl (4).
: Fit the washer (3).
: Install the spring clip (2) on the
starter post and engage it on the
pawl's peg – the spring clip must
point counterclockwise.
** see "Special Accessories"
Tensioning the Rewind Spring
: Make a loop in the unwound
starter rope and use it to turn
the rope rotor six full revolutions
counterclockwise.
: Hold the rotor steady.
: Pull out and straighten the twisted
rope.
: Release the rope rotor.
: Let go of rope slowly so that it winds
onto the rotor.
The starter grip must locate firmly in
the rope guide bush. If the grip
droops to one side: Add one more
turn on rope rotor to increase spring
tension.
When the starter rope is fully extended
it must still be possible to rotate the rotor
another half turn.
If this is not the case, the spring is
overtensioned and could break!
: Take one turn of rope off the rotor in
such a case.
: Fit the starter cover.
Replacing a Broken Rewind
Spring
: Remove the rope rotor as described
under "Replacing a Broken Starter
Rope".
398BA030 KN
3
2
4
398BA028 KN
398BA031 KN
398BA033 KN

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Stihl FS 550 and is the answer not in the manual?

Stihl FS 550 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine Power2.8 kW
Engine Type2-stroke
Ignition SystemElectronic
Fuel Capacity0.99 liters
Fuel Tank Capacity0.99 liters
Recommended Cutting AttachmentMetal Grass Cutting Blade
StarterRecoil

Related product manuals