Operation Manual

MS 251, MS 251 C
English
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Removing the fan housing
N Remove the shroud – see "Shroud".
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.
Removing the Rope Rotor
Versions with Easy2Start
If suitable circlip pliers are not available,
have the starter rope or rewind spring
replaced by your servicing dealer.
N Use circlip pliers to carefully remove
the circlip (1).
N Remove the washer (2), carrier (3)
and spring housing (4).
All versions with one pawl
N Use a screwdriver or suitable pliers
to remove the spring clip (1) from
the starter post.
N Carefully remove the rope rotor with
washer (2) and pawl (3).
WARNING
The rewind spring may pop out and
uncoil during this operationtake care
to avoid the risk of injury.
All versions with two pawls
N Use a screwdriver or suitable pliers
to remove the spring clip (1) from
the starter post.
N Carefully remove the rope rotor with
washer (2) and pawls (3).
WARNING
The rewind spring may pop out and
uncoil during this operation – take care
to avoid the risk of injury.
Replacing a Broken Starter Rope
Standard versions
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 knots
shown.
N Pull the knot back into the grip.
Replacing the Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring
1
1
1
1
5902BA028 KN
1
5902BA017 KN
2
3
4
1
2
3
2710BA004 KN
2
3
3
5902BA018 KN
1
213BA018 KN