Stihl 056 Instruction Manual - Page 29

Starter Assembly Remove the mounting screws Top: Possible special knots Bottom: Component parts of the starter assembly Replacing a broken starter rope First remove the three screws which retain the fan housing. Next lift the base of the fan shroud away from the crankcase and slide downward and away from the engine. Using a screwdriver, or a suitable pair of pliers, carefully remove the spring clip from the starter post groove. The rope rotor, together with the pawl can now be liftet off. Remove any remaining rope from the rope groove in the rotor. Thread in a new starter rope, 4,5 mm (0.18 in) dia- meter and 1000 mm (40 in) long and secure it to the rope rotor with a simple overhand knot. Seal the ends of the rope to prevent ravelling with a match or lighter flame. Thread the other end of the rope through the rope guide hole in the fan housing from inside, pass it through the starter grip in an upward direction and secure it with a figure 8 or looped overhand knot (see diagram of knots). Do not rewind the rope on the rotor at this time. Clean and lubricate the rope rotor's bushing with a non-resinous oil, slide the rotor on the starter axle or post and align the rewind spring anchor loop (exposed through the center opening in the rewind spring housing) with the notched section of the rib on the 27