Stihl FS 360 Service Manual

11FS 240 C, FS 260 C, FS 360 C, FS 410 C, FS 460 C-M
3.4 Starter
Problem Cause Remedy
Starter rope broken Rope pulled out too vigorously as
far as stop or over edge, i.e. not
vertically
Replace starter rope
Normal wear Replace starter rope
Starter rope does not rewind Heavy fouling or rust on rewind
spring
Clean or replace rewind spring
Spring insufficiently tensioned Check rewind spring and increase
tension
Rewind spring broken Replace rewind spring
Starter rope cannot be pulled out
far enough
Rewind spring overtensioned Check rewind spring and reduce
tension
Starter rope can be pulled out
almost without resistance
(crankshaft does not turn)
Guide peg on pawls or pawls
themselves are worn
Replace pawls
Spring clip fatigued Replace spring clip
Spring clip improperly installed Install spring clip properly
Lugs on starter cup worn Replace starter cup, check pawls,
replace if necessary
Anchor loop in ErgoStart spring
housing not hooked onto carrier
Hook ErgoStart anchor loop to
carrier

Stihl FS 360 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FS 360
Category	Trimmer
Language	English