Rewind Starter - Stihl 4180 Series Manual

4.2

Rewind Starter

Condition
Starter rope broken
Rewind spring broken (starter rope
does not rewind)
Starter rope can be pulled out
almost without resistance
(crankshaft does not turn)
Starter rope is difficult to pull or
rewinds very slowly
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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 is
worn
Spring clip on pawl 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
Clean or replace rewind spring
Fit new pawl
Fit new spring clip
Thoroughly clean complete starter
mechanism
Clean rewind spring with standard
cleaner, then pull rope carefully
several times until normal smooth
action is restored. Then coat with
resin-free oil.
Series 4180 Powerhead