Stihl MS 650 Instruction Manual page 49

English / USA
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: Use a screwdriver to pry the rope
out of the starter grip.
: Remove remaining rope from the
rotor and grip.
Thread the new rope through the
top of the grip and the rope bushing
(5).
: Thread the rope through the rotor
and secure it with a simple
overhand knot.
: Coat rope rotor bearing bore with
non-resinous oil.
Slip rotor over starter post – turn it
back and forth to engage anchor
loop of rewind spring.
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3
4
: Refit the pawls (4) in the rotor.
: Fit the washer (3) on the starter
post.
: Use screwdriver or suitable pliers to
install spring clip (2) on starter post
and engage it on the pawls – the
spring clip must point clockwise –
see illustration.
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Tensioning rewind spring
: Make a loop in the unwound starter
rope and use it to turn the rope rotor
six full revolutions in the direction of
the arrow.
: Hold the rotor steady – pull out and
straighten the twisted rope.
: Release the rope rotor
: Let go of rope slowly so that it winds
onto the rotor.
The starter grip must locate firmly in the
rope guide bushing. If the grip droops to
one side: Add one more turn on rope
rotor to increase spring tension.
MS 650, MS 660