Spark Plug Boot; Ignition Lead - Stihl MS 460 Service Manual

7.2

Spark Plug Boot/

Ignition Lead

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– Remove the ignition module,
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: Pull the grommet (1) off the high
voltage output (2).
: Unscrew the ignition lead (3) from
the contact pin and pull it out of
the high voltage output.
: Remove the grommet and
insulating tube (4) from the
ignition lead.
: Pull the cover off the spark plug
boot.
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: Use suitable pliers to pull the leg
spring out of the spark plug boot.
– Unhook the leg spring from the
ignition lead.
– Pull the boot off the ignition lead.
– Cut new ignition lead to a length
of 150 mm.
– Coat end of ignition lead (about
20 mm) with oil.
– Fit the spark plug boot over the
ignition lead.
– Use suitable pliers to grip the end
of the ignition lead inside the
spark plug boot and pull it out.
– Use a pointed tool to pierce the
center of the ignition lead's
insulation, about 15 mm from the
end of the lead.
: Pinch the hook of the leg spring
into the center of the lead (arrow).
: Pull the lead back into the spark
plug boot so that the leg spring
locates properly inside it.
– Push the cover over the spark
plug boot.
MS 460, MS 460 C