The Rewind Spring; Tensioning - Stihl BR 500 Service Manual

a
1
: Position the outer spring loop at
distance "a" (30 mm) from the
edge of the special tool (1).
: Wind the rewind spring
counterclockwise, from the
outside inwards.
– To simplify this operation, place
the assembly block
1108 893 4800 across the top of
the special tool.
BR 500, BR 550, BR 600
1
: Place the special tool (1) with the
rewind spring on the spring
housing.
The outer spring loop must line up
with the recess in the spring
housing (arrow).
– Install the rope rotor, b 5.4
Install all other parts in the reverse
sequence.
5.8 Tensioning the Rewind
Spring
– Remove the starter cover with
rewind starter, b 5.2
: Make a loop in the starter rope.
: Engage the rope in the notch
(arrow) in the rotor. Grip the rope
close to the rotor and use it to
turn the rotor six full turns
counterclockwise.
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