Replacing The Starter Rope And Rewind Spring - Stihl MS 200 T Instruction Manual

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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
N Install the spark plug and connect
the spark plug boot (press it down
firmly) – reassembly all other parts
in the reverse sequence.
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Replacing the Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring
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Replacing the starter rope
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1
N Take out the screws (1).
N Ease the fan housing away from the
crankcase and remove it sideways.
N Use a screwdriver or suitable pliers
to remove the spring clip (2) from
the starter post.
N Carefully remove the rope rotor with
washer (3) and pawl (4).
The rewind spring may pop out
and uncoil during this operation –
take care to avoid the risk of
injury.
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1
N Pry the cap (5) out of the grip.
N Remove the remaining rope from
the rotor and grip – make sure the
sleeve is not pushed out of the grip.
N Tie a simple overhand knot in the
new rope and then thread it through
the top of the grip and the rope
bushing (6).
N Refit the cap in the grip.
N Thread the rope through the rotor
and secure it with a simple
overhand knot.
N
Coat the rope rotor bearing bore
with non-resinous oil.
N Slip the rotor over the starter post –
turn it back and forth to engage the
anchor loop of the rewind spring.
MS 200 T