Replacing The Starter Rope And Rewind Spring - Stihl MS 240 Instruction Manual

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N Pull off the spark plug boot (3).
N Unscrew the spark plug.
Checking the spark plug
N Clean dirty spark plug.
N Check electrode gap (A) and
readjust if necessary – see
"Specifications".
N Rectify the problems which have
caused fouling of the spark plug.
Possible causes are:
– Too much oil in fuel mix.
– Dirty air filter.
– Unfavorable running conditions.
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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 Screw home the spark plug, fit the
boot and press it down firmly.
N Fit the carburetor box cover.
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Replacing the Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring
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Replacing the Starter Rope
N Take out the screws (1).
N Push the hand guard upwards.
N Pull the underside of the fan
housing away from the crankcase
and remove it downwards.
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N Ease the spring clip (2) off the
starter post.
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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 risk of injury.
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