Starter Rope / Grip - Stihl MS 240 Instruction Manual

10.5

Starter Rope / Grip

– Remove the fan housing and the
segment, b 10.2
– Relieve tension of rewind spring,
b 10.4
The system will not be under
tension if the starter rope is broken.
– Remove remaining rope from the
rope rotor and starter grip.
Do not shorten the starter rope.
– Remove the rope rotor, b 10.4
1
: Push the end of the starter rope
(1) out a little and undo the knot.
– Pull the starter rope out of the
rope rotor and fan housing.
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Machines with ElastoStart Grip
1
: Use a suitable tool to pry the cap
(1) out of the starter grip.
: Pull the sleeve, washers, spring
and remaining rope (arrow) out of
the grip.
– Pull any remaining rope out of the
sleeve. Inspect the individual
parts and replace if necessary.
Do not shorten the starter rope.
: Thread the new starter rope (1)
through the sleeve.
– Tie a simple overhand knot in the
end of the rope.
– Fit the washers and spring.
– Pull the starter rope with sleeve,
spring and washers into the
starter grip (1).
Make sure the washers and spring
remain on the sleeve while the rope
its being pulled into the grip.
1
: Position cap so that its lug (1)
engages the slot (arrow) in the
starter grip.
– Press the cap into the starter grip.
MS 240, MS 260, MS 260 C
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