Stihl MS 240 Instruction Manual page 70

Check that the rewind spring (1) is
properly seated and the anchor loop
engages the lug (arrow).
If the rewind spring has popped out,
refit it in the fan housing as follows:
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a
– Arrange the spring (1) in its
original position.
The position of the anchor loop
cannot be changed after the rewind
spring is fitted in the spring housing.
: Place the anchor loop in the
spring housing (arrow).
Distance from the end of the anchor
loop to the edge of the spring
housing
a = 20 mm.
MS 240, MS 260, MS 260 C
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: Fit the rewind spring (1)
counterclockwise in the housing,
starting from outside and working
inwards.
– Hold the spring windings so that
they cannot pop out.
– Secure the spring so that it
cannot pop out.
: Use suitable pliers to position the
inner spring loop (1) so that it is
against the starter post.
– Install the rope rotor, b 10.4
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
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