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If the action of the starter rope
becomes very stiff and the rope
rewinds very slowly or not
completely, it can be assumed that
the starter mechanism is in order
but plugged with dirt. At very low
outside temperatures, the
lubricating oil on the rewind spring
may thicken and cause the spring
windings to stick together, impairing
the function of the starter
mechanism. In such a case it is
sufficient to apply a few drops of a
standard solvent-based degreasant
(containing no chlorinated or
halogenated hydrocarbons) to the
rewind spring.
Carefully pull out the starter rope
several times and allow it to rewind
until its normal smooth action is
restored.
If clogged with dirt or pitch, the
entire starter mechanism, including
the rewind spring, must be removed
and disassembled. Take particular
care when removing the spring.
Clean all components – b 16.
Before installing, lubricate the
rewind spring and starter post with
STIHL special lubricant – b 16.
: Carefully remove the screws
(arrows) from the fan housing
with starter mechanism.
– Remove the fan housing.
Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
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The hand guard is secured to the
fan housing and crankcase with the
IS-M5x35 screw.
– Tighten down the screws – b 3.5
– Remove the fan housing with
rewind starter – b 8.2
: Carefully ease the spring (1) off
the starter post.
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: Pull the pawls (1 + 2) out of the
rope rotor.
– Lubricate pegs of new pawls with
grease – b 16.
Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
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8. Rewind Starter
8.1 General
8.2 Removing and Installing 8.3 Pawls
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