Storing The Machine - Stihl KA 120 Instruction Manual

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► Fit the pawl (4).
► Fit the washer (3).
► Push the spring clip (2) into position – it must
point counterclockwise as shown and engage
the pawl's peg.
16.3 Tension the rewind spring.
► Make a loop in the unwound starter rope and
use it to turn the rope rotor six full revolutions
counterclockwise.
► Hold the rope rotor steady.
► Pull out and straighten the twisted rope.
► Release the rope rotor.
► Slowly release the starter rope so that it winds
onto the rotor.
The starter grip must sit firmly in the rope bush‐
ing. If the grip droops to one side: Add one more
turn on the rope rotor to increase spring tension.
NOTICE
When the starter rope is fully extended it must
still be possible to rotate the rotor another one
and a half turns. If this is not the case, the spring
is overtensioned and could break.
► Take one turn of the rope off the rotor.
► Install the fan housing.
16.4 Replacing a Broken Rewind
Spring
► Remove the rope rotor as described in
"Replacing the Starter Rope".
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3
4
WARNING
The bits of the spring may still be under tension
and could fly apart when you remove the rope
rotor and spring housing. To reduce the risk of
injury, Wear a face shield and work gloves.
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► Take out the screws (7).
► Remove the spring housing and pieces of
spring.
► Lubricate the new, ready-to-fit replacement
spring in the new spring housing with a few
drops of resin-free oil.
► Place the replacement spring with spring
housing in position – bottom plate facing up.
If the spring pops out and uncoils, refit it in the
clockwise direction, starting outside and working
inwards.
► Fit the screws.
► Refit the rope rotor as described in "Replacing
the Starter Rope".
► Tension the rewind spring.
► Install the fan housing.

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For periods of about 3 months or longer
► Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventila‐
ted area.
► Dispose of fuel properly in accordance with
local environmental requirements.
► Run the engine until the carburetor is dry – this
helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms stick‐
ing together.
► Thoroughly clean the machine.
► Check the air filter and replace the element if
necessary.
► Remove, clean and inspect the attachment.
Coat metal parts of interchangeable attach‐
ment with corrosion inhibiting oil.
► Store the machine in a dry and secure location
– out of the reach of children and other unau‐
thorized persons.
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