Stihl MS 171 Instruction Manual page 46

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Models with Easy2Start
5
6
N Use circlip pliers to carefully remove
the circlip (2).
N Remove the washer (3), driver (4),
spring housing (5) and washer (6).
If suitable circlip pliers are not available,
have the starter rope or rewind spring
replaced by your servicing dealer.
Models with standard starter
7
8
9
N
Remove the spring clip (7).
N Carefully remove the rope rotor
with washer (8) and pawl (9).
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The rewind spring may pop out
and uncoil during this operation –
take care to avoid the risk of
injury.
Models with Easy2Start
4
3
N Remove the spring clip (7).
N Carefully remove the rope rotor
2
with washer (8) and pawls (9).
The rewind spring may pop out
and uncoil during this operation –
take care to avoid the risk of
injury.
Replacing the starter rope
Models with ElastoStart
N
Pry the cap (10) out of the grip.
N Remove the remaining rope from
the rotor and starter grip.
7
8
9
9
10
MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
N Thread the new rope through the
starter grip and tie a simple
overhand knot. Dimension "a"
should be about 0.16 in (4 mm) to
0.23 in (7 mm).
N Pull the knot back into the grip.
N Refit the cap in the grip.
11
Thread the end of the rope
N through the top of the guide
bushing (11) and rope rotor (12)
and secure it with a simple
overhand knot.
N
Go to "Installing the Rope Rotor".
a
12