Stihl GS 461

41GS 461
6.4 Spark plug boot / ignition
lead
– Remove the ignition module,
b 6.2
: Pull grommet (1) off high-voltage
output (arrow)
: Unscrew ignition lead (2) from
the ignition module and pull
grommet (1) off ignition lead
: Remove the cover (3) from the
spark plug boot
: Use suitable pliers to pull the
torsion spring out of the spark
plug boot
– Unhook the torsion spring from
the ignition lead
– Pull the boot off the ignition lead
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– Cut new ignition lead to the
specified length, see spare parts
list
Installation
– With an ignition module, use a
pointed tool to pierce the center
of the lead's insulation
approx. 15 mm from the end of
the ignition lead
: Pinch the hook of the torsion
spring into the center of the
ignition lead (arrow) where it has
been pierced
– Coat the inside of the spark plug
boot with
STIHL press fluid, b 12
: Push the ignition lead and torsion
spring into the spark plug boot
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: Ensure that the torsion spring
(arrow) is located in the recess
: Slide the cover (1) over the spark
plug boot
– Use a pointed tool to pierce the
other end of the ignition lead,
which is to be connected to the
ignition module.
– Before twisting in the ignition
lead, fill the coil tower with STIHL
multi-purpose grease, b 12
Do not use either graphite grease or
silicone insulating paste.
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