English / USA
Replacing the Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring
5
1
1
1
1
6
1
3 2
4
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 terminal has
detachable SAE adapter nut, it must
be attached.)
A loose connection between spark
plug boot and ignition wire
Replacing a Broken Starter Rope
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Pry the cap (5) out of the starter
grip.
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Remove the screws (1) and lift away
Remove remaining rope from the
rotor and grip.
the starter cover.
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Remove the spring clip (2).
Tie a simple overhand knot in the
new rope – see "Specifications" –
and then thread it through the top of
the grip and the rope bush (6).
Carefully remove the rope rotor with
washer (3) and pawl (4).
The rewind spring may pop out and
uncoil during this operation. Take
care to avoid injury!
:
Refit the cap in the grip.
connector in the boot may create
arcing that could ignite combustible
fumes and cause a fire.
FS 500, FS 550
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| Categories | Blower Vacuum and Sweeper Manuals, STIHL Trimmer Manuals, Trimmer Manuals |
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| Tags | STIHL FS 500, STIHL FS 550 |
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| Product Brand | STIHL. Stihl Inc, USA - Corporate phone: (757) 486-9100. International Support Information: http://stihl.com Email: info@stihl.com, Trimmer |
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