Stihl FS 260 C Instruction Manual page 38

English
If the rewind spring needs to be
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replaced, continue with "Replacing
the Rewind Spring".
If the starter rope needs to be
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replaced, continue with the
following chapter-
Replacing the Starter Rope
Remove worn rope or remaining
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rope from the rotor and starter grip.
Thread the new rope through the
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starter grip and tie a knot it its end
as shown.
Pull the knot back into the grip.
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Thread the rope through the top of
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the guide bushing (10) and rope
rotor (9).
Tie a simple overhand knot in the
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end of the rope.
Pull the knot back into the rotor.
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Go to "Installing the Rope Rotor".
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Replacing the Rewind Spring
The bits of the spring may still be under
tension and could fly apart when you
remove the rope rotor and spring
housing. To reduce the risk of injury,
wear face protection and work gloves.
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9
Take out the screws (11).
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Remove the spring housing and
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spring or bits of the spring.
Lubricate the new, ready-to-fit
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replacement spring in the new
spring housing with a few drops of
resin-free oil.
Fit the replacement spring with
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spring housing – the bottom plate
must face up.
If the spring pops out of the housing
during installation: Wear face protection
and work gloves and refit the spring in
the spring housing – clockwise – from
the outside inwards.
Fit the screws.
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FS 260 C, FS 360 C