Stihl MS 171 Instruction Manual page 44

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N
Thread the new rope through the
starter grip and tie a simple
overhand knot. Dimension "a"
should be about 0.16 in (4 mm) to
0.23 in (7 mm).
N Pull the knot back into the grip.
N Refit the cap in the grip.
11
Thread the end of the rope
N through the top of the guide
bushing (11) and rope rotor (12)
and secure it with a simple
overhand knot.
N
Go to "Installing the Rope Rotor".
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Models without ElastoStart and
models with Easy2Start
a
N
Remove the remaining rope from
the rotor and grip.
N Thread the new starter rope through
the rotor and secure it with a simple
overhand knot.
N Thread the other end of the rope
through the rope guide bushing
12
(from inside) and the underside of
the starter grip and secure it with
one of the special knots shown – do
not wind the rope onto the rotor.
Installing the rope rotor
Models with standard starter
7
9
N Coat rope rotor bearing bore with
non-resinous oil.
N Slip the rotor over the starter post –
turn it back and forth to engage the
anchor loop of the rewind spring.
N Refit the pawl (9) in the rotor.
N
Fit the washer (8) on the starter
post.
N Use a screwdriver or suitable pliers
to install the spring clip (7) on the
starter post and engage it on the
pawl's peg – the spring clip must
point clockwise as shown in the
illustration.
MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
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