Stihl MS 230 - Checking the Spark Plug; Spark Plug Inspection and Cleaning

48 MS 210, MS 230, MS 250
: Remove the spring clip (1) from
the starter post.
Do not take the rope rotor off the
starter post.
: Pull the pawl (2) out of the rope
rotor.
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– Coat peg of new pawl with
graphite grease – b 13.
Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
Rubber anti-vibration buffers are
installed between the handle and
engine housing, handle housing
and front handle. Damaged rubber
buffers (annular buffers) must
always be replaced.
Annular buffers in front handle
– Remove the front handle –
b 9.2.
: Pry both annular buffers out of
the front handle.
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: Push home the annular buffer
from inside the front handle until
its groove (1) engages over the
housing rib (2).
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1
Annular buffer in engine housing
– Front handle removed.
: Pry the annular buffer out of the
engine housing.
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: Push annular buffer into the
engine housing until its groove
engages over the housing rib.
– Fit the front handle.
V
A
13
5R
A
12
6
Annular buffer in handle housing
– Remove the handle housing –
b 9.3.
: Ease the plug out of the buffer.
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8.7 Pawl 9. AV Handle System/
Handle Housing
9.1 Annular Buffers