English / USA

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000BA036 TR

To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Always press spark plug boot (2) snugly onto spark plug terminal (1) of the proper size. (Note: If boot has detachable SAE adapter nut, it must be attached.)

A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in the boot may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire.

Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring

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1

 

 

KN

1

1

133BA014

 

2

 

 

 

3

 

4

 

4

 

001BA096 KN

 

 

:Remove the screws (1).

:Push the hand guard up.

:Pull underside of fan housing away from crankcase and remove it downward.

:Use screwdriver or suitable pliers to carefully remove spring clip (2) from the starter post.

:Carefully remove the rope rotor with washer (3) and pawls (4). Take care not to pull the rewind spring (behind the rotor) out of the housing during this process.

5

133BA016 KN

:Use a screwdriver to pry the rope out of the starter grip.

:Remove remaining rope from the rotor and grip.

Thread the new rope through the top of the grip and the rope bush (5).

:Thread the rope through the rotor and secure it with a simple overhand knot.

:Coat rope rotor bearing bore with non-resinous oil.

:Slip rotor over starter post – turn it back and forth to engage anchor loop of rewind spring.

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MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C