Stihl FS 90 Instruction Manual page 46

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4
5
: Refit the pawl (5) in the rotor.
: Fit the washer (4) on the starter
post.
: Use a screwdriver or suitable pliers
to install spring clip (3) on starter
post and engage it on the pawl's peg
– the spring clip must point
counterclockwise clockwise as
shown in the illustration.
: Go to "Tensioning the rewind
spring".
FS 90, FS 90 R
Replacing a broken rewind spring
: Remove the rope rotor as described
under "Replacing Starter Rope and
Rewind Spring".
The bits of spring might still be
under tension and could fly apart
when you take them out of the
housing. To reduce risk of injury,
wear eye and face protection and
work gloves.
: Remove spring housing and the
parts of the spring.
: Lubricate the new spring with a few
drops of non-resinous oil.
English / USA
: Place the new spring housing on the
recesses (arrows) – bottom plate
must face up.
: Push the spring housing into the
starter cover.
: Install the rope rotor as described
under "Tensioning the rewind
spring".
: If the spring pops out of the housing
during installation: Refit it in the
counterclockwise direction, starting
outside and working inward.
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