Stihl MS 171 Manual page 60

: Use a suitable tool to engage the
anchor loop (2) on the lug (3) –
pull out the loop a little if
necessary.
: Apply tool to openings (arrow) to
push the spring into its seat in the
fan housing.
: Press the installing tool against
the spring and rotate it slightly
clockwise until the spring is
properly seated.
– Remove the installing tool.
MS 171, MS 181, MS 211
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Check that the rewind spring (1) is
properly seated and the anchor loop
is engaged on the lug (arrow).
Machines with ErgoStart
The same procedures are used
here as for the standard version.
The differences are the anchor loop
and the installed position of the
spring.
1
The open side of the anchor loop
(arrow) must face inwards. Then fit
the rewind spring (1) counter-
clockwise.
1
1
Check that the rewind spring (1) is
properly seated and the anchor loop
is engaged on the lug (arrow).
– Secure the spring so that it
cannot pop out.
– Install the rope rotor, b 10.5
– Install the pawl(s), b 10.3
– Lubricate peg(s) on pawl(s) with
grease, b 16
– Tension the rewind spring,
b 10.7
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
– Tightening torques, b 3.5
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