Stihl MS 210 Service Manual

9MS 210, MS 230, MS 250
4.2 Rewind Starter
Condition Cause Remedy
Starter rope broken Rope pulled out too vigorously as
far as stop or over edge, i.e. not
vertically
Fit new starter rope
Normal wear Fit new starter rope
Rewind spring broken
(rope does not rewind)
Spring overtensioned – no reserve
when rope is fully extended
Fit new rewind spring
Very dirty or corroded Clean or replace rewind spring
Starter rope can be pulled out
almost without resistance
(crankshaft does not turn)
Guide peg on pawl or pawl itself is
worn
Fit new pawl
Spring clip fatigued Fit new spring clip
Starter rope is difficult to pull
and rewinds very slowly
Starter mechanism is very dirty
(dusty conditions)
Thoroughly clean complete starter
mechanism
Lubricating oil on rewind spring
becomes viscous at very low
outside temperatures (spring
windings stick together)
Apply a few drops of kerosine
(paraffin) to spring, then pull rope
carefully several times until normal
action is restored

Stihl MS 210 Specifications

General

Displacement	35.2 cm³
Bar Length	35 cm
Chain Oil Capacity	0.2 L
Chain Pitch	3/8"
Fuel Capacity	270 ml