Installing The Rope Rotor; Installing The Starter Rope - Stihl MS 500i Service Manual

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Fit anchor loop of rewind spring (7) over the lug (15).
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Fit the rewind spring (7) in the housing clockwise,
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holding it in place at the same time.
Push the rewind spring (7) fully into its seat in the fan
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housing (3).
Coat the rewind spring (7) with special lubricant.
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Install the rope rotor, @ 10.8.
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10.8

Installing the Rope Rotor

WARNING
The rewind spring can pop out and cause serious eye and
hand injuries.
Wear safety glasses and work gloves.
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Coat the starter post (16) with special lubricant.
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Push the rope rotor (8) onto the starter post (16) so
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that the loop (arrow) of the rewind spring (7) engages
the recess in the rotor (8).
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Fit the washer (9).
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Fit the pawls (10).
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Lubricate pegs (17) on pawls with multipurpose
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grease.
Fit the spring clip (11) so that its loops (arrows) are
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around the pegs (17).
Install the starter rope,@ 10.9.
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10.9

Installing the Starter Rope

Install the rope rotor, @ 10.8.
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WARNING
The rewind spring can pop out and cause serious eye and
hand injuries.
Wear safety glasses and work gloves.
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Thread the starter rope (5) through the grip (4).
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Press the nipple (13) into the grip (4) as far as stop.
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Thread the starter rope (5) through the bushing (18).
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Thread the starter rope (5) through the rope rotor (8).
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Secure the end of the rope (5) with a simple overhand
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knot.
Push the rope (5) into the recess (arrow).
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