FT 250
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Tension the rewind spring.
N Make a loop in the unwound starter
rope and use it to turn the rope rotor
six full revolutions
counterclockwise.
N Hold the rope rotor steady.
N Pull out and straighten the twisted
rope.
N Release the rope rotor.
N Slowly release the starter rope so
that it winds onto the rotor.
The starter grip must sit firmly in the rope
bushing. If the grip droops to one side:
Add one more turn on the rope rotor to
increase spring tension.
NOTICE
When the starter rope is fully extended it
must still be possible to rotate the rotor
another one and a half turns. If this is not
the case, the spring is overtensioned
and could break.
N Take one turn of the rope off the
rotor.
N Install the fan housing.
Replacing a Broken Rewind Spring
N Remove the rope rotor as described
in "Replacing the Starter Rope".
WARNING
The bits of the spring may still be under
tension and could fly apart when you
remove the rope rotor and spring
housing. To reduce the risk of injury,
Wear a face shield and work gloves.
N Take out the screws (7).
N Remove the spring housing and
pieces of spring.
N Lubricate the new, ready-to-fit
replacement spring in the new
spring housing with a few drops of
resin-free oil.
N Place the replacement spring with
spring housing in position – bottom
plate facing up.
If the spring pops out and uncoils, refit it
in the clockwise direction, starting
outside and working inwards.
N Fit the screws.
N Refit the rope rotor as described in
"Replacing the Starter Rope".
N Tension the rewind spring.
N Install the fan housing.
If the machine is to remain out of use for
approx. 3 months or more
N Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated place
N Dispose of fuel in accordance with
the regulations and having regard
for the environment
N Run the engine until the carburetor
is dry. This helps to prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
N Remove, clean and inspect the
cutting attachment. Treat metal
cutting attachments with protective
oil.
N Thoroughly clean the machine
N Store the machine in a dry and safe
place, out of the reach of children
and other unauthorized users
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