Rewind Starter - Stihl 029, 039 Service Manual

STIHL 029, 039
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Rewind Starter

Condition
Starter rope broken
Rewind spring broken
Starter rope can be pulled out
almost without resistance
(crankshaft does not turn)
Starter rope is difficult to
pull and rewinds very slowly
Cause
Rope pulled out too vigorously as
far as stop or over edge - i.e.
not vertically
Normal wear
Spring overtensioned -
no reserve when rope is fully
extended
Very dirty or corroded
Guide peg on pawl or pawl
itself worn
Spring clip fatigued
Starter mechanism is very
dirty (dusty conditions)
Lubricating oil on rewind spring
becomes viscous at very low
outside temperatures (spring
windings stick together)
Remedy
Fit new starter rope
Fit new starter rope
Fit new rewind spring
Fit new rewind spring
Fit new pawls
Fit new spring clip
Thoroughly clean complete
starter mechanism
Apply a few drops of kerosine
(paraffin) to spring, then pull
rope carefully several times
until normal action is
restored
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