Rewind Starter; Fan Cover - Stihl MS 270 User Manual

8

Rewind Starter

8.1 General
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. This has a
detrimental effect on the function of
the starter mechanism. In such a
case it is sufficient to apply a few
drops of paraffin (kerosine) 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 – see
Wash all parts in STIHL cleaner
– see 14.
Lubricate the rewind spring and
starter post with STIHL special
lubricant, see 14, before installing.
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8.2

Fan Cover

Removing
Take the screws (arrows) out of
the fan cover.
– Remove the fan cover.
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14.
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Installing
The hand guard is mounted to the
fan cover and fan housing with
the IS-M5x35 screw (1) and
bushing (2).
– Tighten down the screws firmly
– see 3.5.
Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
8.3 Pawls
Removing
– Remove the fan cover with
rewind starter – see 8.2.
Use a screwdriver or pliers to
carefully remove the spring
clip (1) from the starter post.
– Pull the pawls (1 and 2) out of the
rope rotor.
MS 270, MS 280
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