Stihl MS 240 Instruction Manual page 56

9.4 Spark Plug Boot / Ignition
Lead
– Remove the ignition module,
b 9.2.1
: Pull the grommet (1) off the high
voltge output (arrow).
– Unscrew the ignition lead (2) from
the contact pin and pull it out of
the high voltage output.
– Pull the grommet (1) off the
ignition lead.
: Use suitable pliers to pull the leg
spring out of the spark plug boot.
– Unhook the leg spring from the
ignition lead.
– Pull the boot off the ignition lead.
MS 240, MS 260, MS 260 C
– Cut a new ignition lead to the
specified length, see parts list.
– Use a pointed tool to pierce the
center of the new ignition lead's
2 insulation, about 15 mm from the
end of the lead.
1
: Pinch the hook of the leg spring
into the center of the lead (arrow).
– Coat the inside of the spark plug
boot with STIHL
press fluid, b 17
: Hold the ignition lead and leg
spring together and push them
into the spark plug boot.
: Make sure the leg spring (arrow)
locates properly inside the spark
plug boot.
: Use a pointed tool to pierce the
center of the other end of the
ignition lead which screws into
the module.
– Fit the grommet.
Do not use either graphite grease or
silicone insulating paste.
– Install the ignition module and set
the air gap between the module
and flywheel, b 9.2.1
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
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