Technical Information  04.2013
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TI_04_2013_30_01_01.fm
. Fit the screws (3) and tighten to 35 lbf. in 
(4.0 Nm). Note position of cable lug (5) – 
crimped side must be visible and locate against 
the guide rib (arrow).
. Push the connector housing (2) onto control 
unit's contacts (4) until it snaps into position.
. Tighten screw (1) carefully to 4 lbf. in (0.5 Nm).
. Push the ignition lead (6) into the guides 
(arrows) on top of the wiring harness.
. Fit the spark plug boot.
. Assemble all other parts.
4.3 Wiring Harness
4.3.1 Removing the Wiring Harness
. Remove the air filter.
. Pull connector (1) out of connector housing (2) 
on filter base.
. Press down the locking tab (arrow) to separate 
the connector.
. Pry the choke rod off the switch shaft.
. Remove the switch shaft and then pull the black 
short circuit wire off the shaft.
. Remove the baffle and filter base.
. Pry the contact spring off the filter base and pull 
the yellow ground wire connector off the contact 
spring.
. Push the grommet with wiring harness in the 
direction of the fanwheel and out of the 
crankcase.
. Disconnect the wiring harness from the control 
unit – see b 4.2.1
4.3.2 Installing the Wiring Harness
. Push the grommet with wiring harness through 
the crankcase – use STIHL press fluid if 
necessary.