Chainsaw Starter Cord/ Rope Replacement
Starter rope replacement will save you $25.00 in fees. It takes (roughly) 15 minutes to replace and maintain your starter rope assembly. These directions revolve around the Stihl® Elasto Start replacement, but if you can tie a knot and not burn yourself with a Bic® lighter, you're golden with (virtually) every other brand. Follow the slide-show and written regimen below to learn more about starter rope replacement, and preventative maintenance. For professional chain sharpening services or instruction, please contact me directly.
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Remove starter - pull cord assembly from chainsaw body (See Image 1).
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Assembly removed (See Image 2).
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Remove old starter cord (See Image 3).
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Ensure new starter cord (raw end) is melted to prevent fraying (See Image 4).
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Feed melted cord end down through top of starter pull handle (See Images 5).
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Pull starter cord taught, locking plastic ferrel, and push cord top into handle - locking plastic washer (See Image 6).
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Feed starter rope through top grommet of assembly (See Images 7).
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Feed starter rope through starter - recoil assembly (See Image 8).
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Tie a overhand knot leaving 1/4" of running end (See Image 9).
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Melt running end of rope to prevent fraying - don't burn your fingers (See Image 10).
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Seat rope running end into recoil assembly flush (See Image 11).
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Pull all rope slack through starter assembly (See Image 12).
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Wind starter rope (while rotating recoil assembly) clock-wise, until rope is taught (See Image 13).
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Pull test starter rope while inspecting the tension - adjust as needed (See Image 14).
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Re-assemble starter assembly to fan housing, use Loctite® 242-243 and torque each 4 bolt at 7 Nm. For more information on starter rope replacement or any of my other professional services, please contact me directly.