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STIHL 029, 039
46
6.3
Replacing the
Starter Rope
Top:
1 = Special knot
2 = Rope guide bush
Bottom:
Special knots used
1 = Spring clip
2 = Pawl
3 = Washer
- Remove the rope rotor - see 6.2.
- Remove the remaining rope from
the rope rotor. Thread end of new
rope (3.5 mm (0.14") dia., 960
mm (37.8") long) through the rotor
and secure it with a simple
overhand knot.
- Pull the rope back into the rotor
so that it locates in the recess.
- Thread the other end of the rope
through the guide bush from
inside the fan housing and through
the bottom of the starter grip.
Secure with one of the special
knots shown.
- Install the rope rotor - see 6.2.
Top:
Correct position of starter rope in
rope rotor
Bottom:
Starter rope secured in rope rotor with
knot
Installing the rope rotor:
- Lubricate guide peg on pawl with
graphite grease, see 12.2, and then
fit the pawl.
- Coat the bore in the rope rotor with
STIHL special lubricant - see 12.2.
Fit the rotor on the starter post so
that the inner spring loop slides into
the lug on the rotor.
Note:
Check that the spring loop
has engaged by turning the rope
rotor slightly and letting it go - it
must spin back.
- Fit the washer and install the
spring clip in the starter post
groove.
Note:
Make sure the spring clip
engages the pawl guide peg and
points it in the clockwise direction.
- The spring clip must be treated
very carefully. If it is bent or
twisted during disassembly or
assembly, the rewind starter
might malfunction.
- Tension the rewind spring –