Spark Arresting Screen In Muffler; Rewind Starter - Stihl MS 381 Instruction Manual

WARNING
If the spark plug comes with a
detachable adapter nut (1), screw the
adapter onto the thread and tighten it
down firmly to reduce the risk of arcing
and fire.
Installing the Spark Plug
Screw home the spark plug, fit the
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boot and press it down firmly.
Fit the carburetor box cover.
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MS 381
Spark Arresting Screen in
Muffler
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In some countries the muffler is
equipped with a spark arresting screen.
If the engine is down on power,
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check the spark arresting screen in
the muffler.
Wait for the muffler to cool down.
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Take out the screws (1).
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Remove the muffler exhaust casing
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(2).
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Pull out the spark arresting
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screen (3).
Clean the spark arresting screen. If
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the screen is damaged or heavily
carbonized, fit a new one.
Refit the spark arresting screen and
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the muffler exhaust casing.
To help prolong the wear life of the
starter rope, observe the following
points:
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Have a damaged starter rope replaced
by your dealer before it breaks
completely. STIHL recommends that
you have servicing and repair work
carried out exclusively by an authorized
STIHL servicing dealer.

Rewind Starter

Pull the starter rope only in the
direction specified.
Do not pull the rope over the edge of
the guide bushing.
Do not pull out the rope more than
specified.
Do not allow the starter grip to snap
back, guide it back into the housing
slowly – see chapter on "Starting /
Stopping the Engine."
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