English
All models
The starter grip must locate firmly in the
guide bushing. If the grip droops to one
side: Add one more turn on the rope
rotor to increase spring tension.
6
5
4
4
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.
N
N
Fit the pawls (4) in the rotor and fit
the washer (5) on the starter post.
N
Take one turn of the rope off the
rotor.
Use a screwdriver or suitable pliers
to install the spring clip (6) on the
starter post and engage it on the
pawls' pegs – the spring clip must
point clockwise as shown in the
illustration.
1
2
Models with Easy2Start
3
N
Fit the spring housing, driver and
washer on the starter post.
N
Use circlip pliers to carefully install
the circlip in the starter post groove.
Tensioning the rewind spring
All models
N
Thread the end of the rope through
the top of the guide bushing (1) and
rope rotor (2) and secure it with a
simple overhand knot.
N
Fit the fan housing and shroud.
Replacing a broken rewind spring
N
N
Coat the rope rotor bearing bore
with non-resinous oil.
N
Remove the rope rotor as described
in "Replacing a broken starter rope".
Slip the rotor over the starter
post (3) – turn it back and forth to
engage the anchor loop of the
rewind spring.
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
N
Make a loop in the unwound starter
rope and use it to turn the rope rotor
six full revolutions in the direction of
the arrow.
N
N
Use a screwdriver to carefully
remove the parts of the spring from
the housing.
Hold the rotor steady. Pull out and
straighten the twisted rope.
N
N
Release the rope rotor.
Lubricate the new spring with a few
drops of non-resinous oil.
Release the rope slowly so that it
winds onto the rotor.
4
6
MS 261, MS 261 C
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