Rewind Starter / Shroud; General; Removing; And Installing - Stihl BR 500 Service Manual

5.

Rewind Starter / Shroud

5.1

General

If the action of the starter rope
becomes very stiff and the rope
rewinds very slowly or not
completely, it can be assumed that
the starter mechanism is in order
but plugged with dirt. At very low
outside temperatures the lubricating
oil on the rewind spring may thicken
and cause the spring windings to
stick together. This has a
detrimental effect on the function of
the starter mechanism. In such a
case it is sufficient to apply a few
drops of a standard solvent-based
degreasant (containing no
chlorinated or halogenated
hydrocarbons) to the rewind spring.
Carefully pull out the starter rope
several times and allow it to rewind
until its normal smooth action is
restored.
If clogged with dirt or pitch, the
entire starter mechanism, including
the rewind spring, must be removed
and disassembled. Take particular
care when removing the spring.
Lubricate the rewind spring and
starter post with STIHL special
lubricant, b 13, before installing.
BR 500, BR 550, BR 600
5.2 Removing and Installing
: Take out the screws (arrows).
: Remove the starter cover with
rewind starter (1).
Install in the reverse sequence.
5.3

Pawl

1
– Remove the starter cover with
rewind starter, b 5.2
: Ease the spring clip (1) off the
starter post starter post.
: Pull the pawls (2) out of the rope
rotor.
Install in the reverse sequence.
– Lubricate pegs on pawls with
grease, b 13.
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