Stihl HT 75 Instruction Manual - Page 34
Removing the Rope Rotor, Replacing the Starter Rope, Replacing a Broken Rewind, Spring
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english 6 392BA014 KN 392BA015 KN 392BA024 KN 5 7 : Pull the rope through the rotor and secure it with a simple overhand knot. : Go to "Installing the rope rotor". Removing the Rope Rotor : Take out the screw (5). : Remove the rope rotor very carefully. The rewind spring is seated in the rope rotor and may pop out and uncoil if care is not taken. The pieces of broken spring may be under tension and fly apart unexpectedly when you remove the rope rotor. To help reduce the risk of injury, wear face protection and gloves. Replacing the Starter Rope : Use a screwdriver to pry the cap (6) out of the starter grip. : Remove remaining rope from the rotor and grip, making sure the ElastoStart sleeve is not pushed out of the grip. : Tie a simple overhand knot in the end of the new starter rope (see Specifications) and then thread the rope through the top of the grip and the rope bush (7). : Refit the cap in the grip. Replacing a Broken Rewind Spring Two types of replacement spring are available from the factory: - A ready-to-fit rewind spring secured with a wire retainer. - A rope rotor with pre-installed rewind spring. Installing the ready-to-fit rewind spring : Lubricate the spring with a few drops of non-resinous oil - see "Special Accessories" - do not open the wire retainer! HT 70, HT 75 33