English
Models with Easy2Start
Tensioning the rewind spring
N
Take one turn of the rope off the
rotor.
Models with Easy2Start:
7 8
N
Fit the spring housing, driver and
washer on the starter post.
9
9
N
Use circlip pliers to carefully install
the circlip in the starter post groove.
All versions
N
Fit the fan housing on the
crankcase.
N
N
Coat rope rotor bearing bore with
non-resinous oil.
N
Fit the shroud and secure it with the
lock.
Slip the rotor over the starter post –
turn it back and forth to engage the
anchor loop of the rewind spring.
Replacing a broken rewind spring
N
N
Refit the pawls (9) in the rotor.
Fit the washer (8) on the starter
post.
N
Remove the rope rotor.
The bits of spring must still be
under tension and could fly apart
when you take them out of the
housing. To reduce the risk of
injury, wear face protection and
work gloves.
N
Use a screwdriver or suitable pliers
to install the spring clip (7) on the
starter post and engage it on the
pawl's peg – the spring clip must
point clockwise as shown in the
illustration.
N
N
Make a loop in the starter rope and
use it to turn the rope rotor six full
revolutions in the direction of the
arrow.
Hold the rotor steady. Pull out and
straighten the twisted rope.
N
N
Carefully remove the parts of the
spring.
N
N
Let go of the rotor.
Lubricate the new spring with a few
drops of non-resinous oil.
Release the rope slowly so that it
winds onto the rotor.
The starter grip must sit firmly in the rope
bushing. If the grip droops to one side:
Add one more turn on the rope rotor to
increase spring tension.
When the starter rope is fully
extended it must still be possible
to rotate the rotor another half
turn. If this is not the case, the
spring is overtensioned and could
break:
MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
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