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MS 240
English
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N
Pull off the spark plug boot (3).
N
Unscrew the spark plug.
Checking the spark plug
N
Clean dirty spark plug.
N
Check electrode gap (A) and
readjust if necessary – see
"Specifications".
N
Rectify the problems which have
caused fouling of the spark plug.
Possible causes are:
–
Too much oil in fuel mix.
–
Dirty air filter.
–
Unfavorable running conditions.
Installing the Spark Plug
N
Screw home the spark plug, fit the
boot and press it down firmly.
N
Fit the carburetor box cover.
Replacing the Starter Rope
N
Take out the screws (1).
N
Push the hand guard upwards.
N
Pull the underside of the fan
housing away from the crankcase
and remove it downwards.
N
Ease the spring clip (2) off the
starter post.
N
Carefully remove the rope rotor with
washer (3) and pawl (4).
3
133BA058 KN
000BA039 KN
A
If the spark plug comes with a
detachable adapter nut (1), screw
the adapter onto the thread and
tighten it down
firmly
to reduce
the
risk of arcing and fire
.
1
000BA045 KN
Replacing the Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring
The rewind spring may pop out
and uncoil during this operation –
take care to avoid risk of injury.
1
1
1
1
133BA014 KN
2
3
4
133BA015 KN
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