Stihl MS 280 C User Manual

51MS 280 C
English / USA
: Remove the screws (1).
: Push the hand guard upward.
: Pull the underside of the fan cover
away from the fan housing 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.
Starter Grip without ElastoStart
: 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
starter grip and tie a simple
overhand knot.
: Pull the knot back into the grip.
Starter Grip with ElastoStart*
: Ease the cap (5) out of the starter
grip.
: Remove the remaining rope from
the rotor and grip.
: Thread the new rope through the
starter grip and tie a simple
overhand knot.
: Pull the knot back into the grip.
: Refit the cap in the grip.
* see “Guide to Using this Manual”
Replacing Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring
1
11
1
1
146BA017 KN
4
4
3
2
001BA096 KN
146BA020 KN
5
135BA000 KN
146BA018 KN

Stihl MS 280 C Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	MS 280 C
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English