Tensioning; Starter Rope - Stihl 4141 Series Manual

7.4.2

Tensioning

Make a loop in the starter rope.
– Push starter rope into notch in
rope rotor.
Grip the rope close to the rotor
and use it to turn the rope rotor
about six full turns counter-
clockwise.
Hold the rope rotor steady.
Pull out the rope with the starter
grip and straighten it out.
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– Hold the starter grip firmly to keep
the rope tensioned.
– Let go of the rope rotor and
slowly release the starter grip so
the starter rope can rewind
properly.
Note:
The rewind spring is correctly
tensioned when the starter grip sits
firmly in the rope guide bush without
drooping to one side. If this is not
the case, tension the spring by one
additional turn.
When the starter rope is fully
extended, it must still be possible to
rotate the rope rotor at least another
half turn before maximum spring
tension is reached. If this is not the
case, pull the rope out, hold the
rope rotor steady and take off one
turn of the rope.
Do not overtension the rewind
spring as this will cause it to
break.
– Install the rewind starter - see
7.2.
7.5

Starter Rope

It is not necessary to remove the
rope rotor to replace the starter
rope.
– Remove the rewind starter - see
7.2.
– Pull rope out all the way with the
starter grip.
Hold the rope rotor steady.
Undo knot at end of rope (1) and
pull out the rope.
– Gradually release rope rotor until
spring tension is relieved.
– Remove the rope rotor for
cleaning - see 7.4.
Note:
The rewind spring will not be under
tension if the starter rope is broken.
Thread new starter rope from
inside to outside of rope rotor and
starter cover.
Tie a simple overhand knot (1) in
the end of the rope and pull the
rope back to locate the knot in the
rotor.
Series 4141 Powerhead
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