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: Unscrew screws (1) and carefully
remove spring housing (2) –
rewind spring can pop out
– Remove any fragments of the old
spring
: Check sealing lip (4) and rubber
seal on the inside of the spring
housing (2), replace spring
housing if necessary
: Examine sealing ring (3), replace
if necessary
Installing new rewind spring
– Lubricate replacement spring
with frame with a few drops of
STIHL special lubricant before
installing it, b 12
: Position replacement spring with
frame in the fan housing and
press into in the mount (arrow) –
the outer anchor loop must be
over the mount for the loop (1)
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2
4
3
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– Remove frame, keep if
necessary
The rewind spring must sit
completely in the mount or mount
for the loop, if necessary, press
completely into the mounts.
Reinstalling a rewind spring that
has popped out
If the rewind spring pops out during
installation, fit it in the fan housing
as follows:
: Arrange the rewind spring (1) as
shown in the illustration
: Insert outer anchor loop in the
recess (arrow) of the fan housing
: Fit the rewind spring (1) in a
circular fashion, working in
clockwise direction
– Hold the inserted loops securely
to prevent them slipping out
again.
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The rewind spring must sit
completely in the mount or mount
for the loop, if necessary, press
completely into the mounts.
– Coat the rewind spring with a few
drops of STIHL special lubricant,
b 12
: Coat the sealing ring (3), sealing
lip (4) of spring housing and the
whole length of the starter post
with STIHL special lubricant,
b 12
: Position spring housing (2) so
that the protrusion (5) is over the
mount for the loop
: Insert and tighten the screws (1)
– Reassemble remaining parts in
reverse order
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