Replacing Starter Rope And Rewind Spring - Stihl MS 381 Instruction Manual

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3
:
Pull out the spark arresting
screen (3).
:
Clean the spark arresting screen.
If the screen is damaged or heavily
carbonized, fit a new one.
:
Refit the spark arresting screen and
the muffler exhaust casing.
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Replacing Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring
1
1
:
Remove the screws (1).
:
Lift the fan housing from the
crankcase and pull it away to
sideways.
2
3
4
:
Use a screwdriver or suitable pliers
to carefully remove the spring clip
(2) from the starter post.
:
Carefully remove the rope rotor with
washer (3) and pawl (4).
The rewind spring may pop out
during this procedure – take care to
avoid injury.
5
1
6
:
Use a screwdriver to pry the rope (5)
out of the starter grip.
:
Remove the remaining rope from
the rotor and grip, making sure the
sleeve is not pushed out of the grip.
:
Thread the new rope through the
top of the starter grip and guide
bushing (6).
:
Pull the rope through the rotor and
secure it with a simple overhand
knot.
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