Replacing The Rewind - Stihl MS 270 User Manual

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If necessary, unclip segment (1)
from upper retainer in the fan
cover and take it out of the lower
retainers.
– Use a suitable tool to pry the
damaged bush out of the fan
cover.
Installing the rope bush
– Place the new bush in its seat in
the fan cover.
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Insert the screw spindle (1) of the
installing tool 0000 890 2201
through the bush from inside the
fan cover.
MS 270, MS 280
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– Fit the thrust sleeve (1), tapered
end first, and the hex nut.
Tighten down the hex nut until the
bush is firmly seated.
The installing tool flares the lower
end of the rope bush.
– Remove the installing tool.
Thread the starter rope through
the guide bush from outside and
fit it on the rope rotor –
– Install the rope rotor –
8.7

Replacing the Rewind

Spring
Troubleshooting chart –
The replacement spring comes
ready for installation and is secured
in a frame.
Removing
Important:
Wear a face shield and work gloves.
– Remove the rope rotor –
Use suitable pliers to grip the
outer spring loop and lift it up.
– Take the rewind spring out of the
fan cover.
– Remove any remaining pieces of
spring from the fan housing and
fan cover.
see 8.5.
see 8.4.
see 4.2.
see 8.4.
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