Spark Arresting Screen In Muffler; Replacing Starter Rope And Rewind Spring - Stihl BR 500 Instruction Manual

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Spark Arresting Screen*
in Muffler
If the engine is down on power, check
the spark arresting screen in the muffler.
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Wait for the muffler to cool down.
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Take out the screws (3).
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Remove the scoop (4).
* see "Guide to Using this Manual"
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Remove the spark arresting
screen (5).
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Clean the spark arresting screen.
If screen is damaged or heavily
carbonized, fit a new one.
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Refit the spark arresting screen.
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Fit the scoop.
Replacing Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring
Replacing the starter rope
:
Take out the screws (1).
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Remove the starter cover (2).
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Use a screwdriver or suitable pliers
to ease the spring clip (3) off the
starter post.
The rewind spring may pop out and
uncoil – take care to avoid injury.
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Carefully remove the rope rotor with
washer (4) and pawls (5).
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