Owner's Manual

MS 461
English
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Installing the spark plug
N Screw in the spark plug
N Press on the spark plug boot (1)
firmly
N Insert the air baffle (2) from above
N Mount carburetor box cover
Removing the Fan Housing
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.
Replacing a broken starter rope
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).
WARNING
The rewind spring may pop out and
uncoil during this operation – take care
to avoid the risk of injury.
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.
2
1
3443BA011 KN
Replacing the Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring
4
4
3
2
001BA096 KN
213BA019 KN