Owner's Manual

51Rescue Saw
English / USA
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).
and secure it with a special knot
: Thread the rope through the rotor
(6) and secure it with a simple
overhand knot
000BA036 TR
1
Replacing Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring
1
1
1
1
133BA014 KN
4
4
3
2
001BA096 KN
6
5
179BA011 KN