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Replacing Starter Rope, and Rewind Spring

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English / USA Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 1 1 133BA014 KN 1 1 2 5 1 3 4 4 133BA016 KN 001BA096 KN 000BA036 TR 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 connector in the boot may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. : Remove the screws (1). : Push the hand guard up. : Pull underside of fan housing away from crankcase and remove it downward. : Use screwdriver or suitable pliers to carefully remove spring clip (2) from the starter post. : Carefully remove the rope rotor with washer (3) and pawls (4). Take care not to pull the rewind spring (behind the rotor) out of the housing during this process. : Use a screwdriver to pry the rope out of the starter grip. : Remove remaining rope from the rotor and grip. Thread the new rope through the top of the grip and the rope bush (5). : Thread the rope through the rotor and secure it with a simple overhand knot. : Coat rope rotor bearing bore with non-resinous oil. : Slip rotor over starter post - turn it back and forth to engage anchor loop of rewind spring. 46 MS 460, MS 460 R

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English / USA
MS 460, MS 460 R
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
connector in the boot may create
arcing that could ignite combustible
fumes and cause a fire.
:
Remove the screws
(1)
.
:
Push the hand guard up.
:
Pull underside of fan housing away
from crankcase and remove it
downward.
:
Use screwdriver or suitable pliers to
carefully remove spring clip
(2)
from
the starter post.
:
Carefully
remove the rope rotor
with washer
(3)
and pawls
(4)
. Take
care not to pull the rewind spring
(behind the rotor) out of the housing
during this process.
:
Use a screwdriver to pry the rope
out of the starter grip.
:
Remove remaining rope from the
rotor and grip.
Thread the new rope through the
top of the grip and the rope bush
(5)
.
:
Thread the rope through the rotor
and secure it with a simple
overhand knot.
:
Coat rope rotor bearing bore with
non-resinous oil.
:
Slip rotor over starter post – turn it
back and forth to engage anchor
loop of rewind spring.
000BA036 TR
1
Replacing Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring
1
1
1
1
133BA014 KN
4
4
3
2
001BA096 KN
133BA016 KN
5