Storing The Machine - Stihl FS 500 Instruction Manual

Tensioning the rewind spring
N Make a loop in the unwound starter
rope and use it to turn the rope rotor
six full revolutions
counterclockwise.
N Hold the rotor steady.
N Pull out and straighten the twisted
rope.
N Release the rope rotor.
N Release the rope slowly so that it
winds onto the rotor.
The starter grip must sit firmly in the rope
bushing. If the grip droops to one side:
Add one more turn on the rope rotor to
increase spring tension.
When the starter rope is fully
extended it must still be possible
to rotate the rotor another half
turn. If this is not the case, the
spring is overtensioned and
could break.
N Take one turn of the rope off the
rotor.
N Fit the starter cover.
FS 500, FS 550
Replacing a Broken Rewind Spring
N Remove the rope rotor as described
in "Replacing the Starter Rope".
The bits of the spring may still be
under tension and could fly apart
when you remove the rope rotor
and spring housing. To reduce
the risk of injury, wear face
protection and work gloves.
N Remove the spring housing and
pieces of spring.
N Lubricate the new, ready-to-fit
replacement spring in the new
spring housing with a few drops of
resin-free oil – see "Special
Accessories".
N Place the replacement spring with
spring housing in position – bottom
plate facing up.
If the spring pops out and uncoils, refit it
in the clockwise direction, starting
outside and working inwards.
N Refit the rope rotor as described in
"Replacing the Starter Rope".
N Tensioning the rewind spring
N Fit the starter cover.

Storing the Machine

For periods of 3 months or longer
N Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
N Dispose of fuel properly in
accordance with local
environmental requirements.
N Run the engine until the carburetor
is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
N Remove, clean and inspect the
cutting attachment.
N Thoroughly clean the machine –
pay special attention to the cylinder
fins and air filter.
N Store the machine in a dry and
secure location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
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