Rewind Starter - Stihl 064 Service Manual

STIHL 064, 066
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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
Heavily soiled or
corroded
Guide pegs on pawls or
pawls themselves are
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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