Stihl MS 290 Manual page 51

: Thread the new rope through the
top of the starter grip.
– Pull the rope with knot into the
starter grip.
ElastoStart starter grip
: Pry nipple of starter rope out of
the starter grip.
– Remove remaining rope from the
starter grip.
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: Thread the new rope through the
top of the starter grip.
All versions
: Thread the other end of the rope,
from outside, through the guide
bushing in the fan housing.
: Thread end of rope through hole
in the side of the rotor, pull it out.
– Secure the rope with a simple
overhand knot.
: Pull the rope back until the knot
locates in the rotor's recess.
– Tension the rewind spring,
b 8.5.1
MS 290, MS 310, MS 390