49MS 441 C
English / USA
To reduce the risk of fire and burn 
injury, use only spark plugs 
authorized by STIHL. Always press 
spark plug boot (2) snugly onto 
spark plug terminal (1) of the proper 
size. (Note: If terminal has 
detachable SAE adapter nut, it must 
be attached.) 
A loose connection between spark 
plug boot and ignition wire 
connector in the boot may create 
arcing that could ignite combustible 
fumes and cause a fire.
: Remove the screws (1). 
: Push the hand guard upward.
: Pull the underside of the fan 
housing away from the crankcase 
and remove it downward.
: Use a screwdriver or suitable pliers 
to remove the spring clip (2) from 
the starter post.
: Carefully remove the rope rotor 
with washer (3) and pawls (4) – do 
not pull the rewind spring out of the 
housing – take care to avoid injury.
: Use a screwdriver to pry the rope 
out of the starter grip.
: Remove the remaining rope from 
the rotor and grip.
Thread the new rope through the top of 
the starter grip.
00BA036 TR
1
Replacing Starter Rope 
and Rewind Spring
4
4
3
2
001BA096 KN
213BA019 KN