Operation Manual

49MS 441 C
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 upward.
: Pull the underside of the fan
housing away from the crankcase
and remove it downward.
: Use a screwdriver or suitable pliers
to remove the spring clip (2) from
the starter post.
: Carefully remove the rope rotor
with washer (3) and pawls (4) – do
not pull the rewind spring out of the
housing – take care to avoid injury.
: Use a screwdriver to pry the rope
out of the starter grip.
: Remove the remaining rope from
the rotor and grip.
Thread the new rope through the top of
the starter grip.
000BA036 TR
1
Replacing Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring
4
4
3
2
001BA096 KN
213BA019 KN