Stihl HS 85 - Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring

19HS 85
English / USA
: Remove the screws (1).
: Lift the starter cover (2) off the
engine (3).
: Take out the screw (4).
: Remove the rope rotor very
carefully – the rewind spring is
seated in the rope rotor and may
pop out, uncoil and cause injury
if care is not taken.
: Use a screwdriver to ease the cap
out of the starter grip.
: Remove remaining rope from the
rotor and grip, making sure the
ElastoStart sleeve is not pushed out
of the grip.
: Tie a simple overhand knot in the
end of the new starter rope (see
"Specifications") and then thread
rope through the top of the grip and
the rope bushing (5).
: Refit the cap in the grip.
Replacing the Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring
366BA018 KN
1
3
1
1
2
4
366BA028 KN
5
366BA029 KN