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MS 380
:
Remove the screws (
1
).
:
Lift the fan housing from the
crankcase and pull it away to
sideways.
:
Use a screwdriver or suitable pliers
to carefully remove the spring clip
(
2
) from the starter post.
:
Carefully remove the rope rotor with
washer (
3
) and pawl (
4
).
The rewind spring may pop out
during this procedure –
take care to
avoid injury.
:
Use a screwdriver to pry the rope (
5
)
out of the starter grip.
:
Remove the remaining rope from
the rotor and grip, making sure the
sleeve is not pushed out of the grip.
:
Thread the new rope through the
top of the starter grip and guide
bushing (
6
).
:
Pull the rope through the rotor and
secure it with a simple overhand
knot.
:
Coat rope rotor bearing bore with
resin-free oil.
:
Slip rotor over the starter post – turn
it back and forth to engage anchor
loop of the rewind spring.
:
Fit the pawl (
4
) in the rope rotor.
:
Fit the washer (
3
) on the starter
post.
:
Use a screwdriver or suitable pliers
to install the spring clip (
2
) on the
starter post and engage it on the
pawl’s peg – the spring clip must
point clockwise as shown in the
illustration.
Replacing Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring
1
1
1
215BA012 KN
4
3
2
215BA013 KN
6
215TI014 KN
5
4
3
2
215BA013 KN