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Replacing the Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring
Removing the shroud
N
Move the Master Control lever to
stop position (0)
N
Push the hand guard forward – the
chain is locked.
2
1
N
Open the twist locks (1) by turning
them 1/4 turn counterclockwise with
the combination wrench.
N
Remove the shroud (2).
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Removing the fan housing
1
N
Take out the screws (1).
N
Push the hand guard upwards.
N
Pull the underside of the fan
housing away from the crankcase
and remove it downwards.
1
Replacing a broken starter rope
4
N
Use a screwdriver or suitable pliers
to remove the spring clip (2) from
the starter post.
N
Carefully remove the rope rotor with
washer (3) and pawls (4).
The rewind spring may pop out
and uncoil during this operation –
take care to reduce risk of injury.
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
Models with ElastoStart
N
Use a screwdriver to pry the rope
out of the starter grip.
N
Remove the remaining rope from
the rotor and starter grip.
N
Thread the new rope through the
top of the starter grip.
Models without ElastoStart
N
Use a screwdriver to pry the rope
out of the starter grip.
N
Remove the remaining rope from
the rotor and starter grip.
N
Thread the new rope through the
starter grip and tie one of the special
knots shown.
N
Pull the knot back into the grip.
MS 362 C