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Replacing the Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring
Remove the fan housing
N
Remove the shroud – see "Shroud"
1
1
N
Remove screws (1)
N
Push hand guard upward
N
Pull the bottom of the fan housing
away from the crankcase and
remove downwards
Remove the rope rotor
For standard versions
2
1
N
Carefully press the spring clip (1) off
of the axle with a screwdriver or
suitable pliers
N
Carefully remove the rope rotor with
washer (2) and pawl (3)
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The rewind spring can jump out –
risk of injury!
For versions with Easy2Start
If appropriate circlip pliers are not
available, have the starter rope and/or
rewind spring replaced by a servicing
dealer.
1
1
N
Carefully remove the circlip (1)using
the circlip pliers
N
Remove the washer (2), carrier (3)
and spring housing (4)
3
N
Carefully press the spring clip (1) off
3
of the axle with a screwdriver or
suitable pliers
N
Carefully remove the rope rotor with
washer (2) and pawls (3)
The rewind spring can jump out –
risk of injury!
4
3
2
1
1
2
3
Replacing a torn starter rope
For standard versions
N
Remove remaining rope from the
rotor and starter grip
N
Thread the new starter rope through
the starter grip and secure it by
making a knot
N
Pull the knot into the starter grip
For versions with Easy2Start
N
Remove remaining rope from the
rotor and starter grip
N
Thread the new starter rope through
the starter grip and secure it by
making a knot
MS 291 C-Q