Stihl KM 85 R User Manual

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English
KM 85, KM 85 R
Removing the Starter Cover
: Take out the screws (1).
: Lift the starter cover (2) away from
the tank (3) and pull it out from
under the shroud (4).
Removing the Rope Rotor
: Take out the screw (5).
: Remove the rope rotor very
carefully.
The rewind spring is seated in the
rope rotor and may pop out and
uncoil if care is not taken.
The pieces of broken spring may be
under tension and fly apart
unexpectedly when you remove the
rope rotor. To help reduce the risk of
injury, wear face protection and
gloves.
Replacing the Starter Rope
: Use a screwdriver to pry the cap (6)
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 the
rope through the top of the grip and
the rope bushing (7).
: Refit the cap in the grip.
Replacing the Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring
1
1
1
2
3
4
392BA013 KN
5
392BA014 KN
6
7
392BA015 KN
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Stihl KM 85 R Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	KM 85 R
Category	Trimmer
Language	English