Stihl MS 311 User Manual

MS 311, MS 391
English
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Replace torn starter rope
N Carefully press the spring clip (2) off
of the axle with a screw driver or
suitable pliers
N Carefully remove the rope rotor with
washer (3) and pawls (4)
N Lever the rope out of the starter
handle with a screwdriver
N Remove the remainder of the rope
from the rotor and starter handle
N Thread the new starter rope through
the starter handle and secure it by
making a special knot
N Pull the knot into the starter handle
N Thread the rope from above through
the rope guide bush (5) and rope
rotor (6) and secure with a simple
knot
N Coat the bearing bore in the rope
rotor with non-resinous oil
N Slip the rope rotor onto the starter
post (7) – turn it back and forth a
little until the anchor loop of the
rewind spring engages
N Refit the pawls (4) in the rotor and
slip the washer (3) over the starter
post
N Press the spring clip (2) on to the
starter post and over the pegs of the
pawl with a screwdriver or suitable
pliers – the spring clip must point in
the clockwise direction – as in the
picture
Tension the rewind spring
N Make a loop in the unwound starter
rope and use it to turn the rope rotor
six full revolutions in the direction of
the arrow
N Hold the rope rotor tight – pull out
the twisted rope and untangle it
N Release the rope rotor
N Slowly let go of rope so that it winds
onto the rotor
The rewind spring can jump out –
risk of injury!
4
4
3
2
001BA096 KN
213BA018 KN
6
7
213BA020 KN
5
4
4
3
2
001BA096 KN
213BA021 KN

Stihl MS 311 Specifications

General

Oil tank capacity	0.348 L
Fuel tank capacity	0.6 L
Power source	Gasoline

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	6200 g