Starter Cup; Rope Rotor - Stihl BT 45 Manual

6.3

Starter Cup

The machine features a starter cup
integrated in the flywheel. For
servicing information refer to
"Series 4140 Powerhead" service
manual.
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6.3.1

Rope Rotor

– Remove the rewind starter -
b 6.1
Relieving tension of rewind
spring
The rewind spring will not be under
tension if the starter rope is broken.
– Pull out the starter rope about
10 cm and hold the rope rotor
steady.
– While still holding the rope rotor
steady, take three full turns off the
rope rotor.
– Pull out the rope with the starter
grip and slowly release the rope
rotor.
The rope rotor spins back and
relieves the tension on the rewind
spring.
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Removing
The rewind spring must not be
under tension.
: Remove the spring clip (1) from
the starter post.
: Remove the washer (2) and
pawl (3).
– Carefully pull the rope rotor off
the starter post.
– Replace the broken or worn
starter rope - b 6.5
Installing
– Coat bore in rope rotor with
STIHL special lubricant -
b 11
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2
: Fit the rotor on the starter post
so that the driver (1) on the rope
rotor slips behind the inner spring
loop (2).
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