Stihl MS 311 Manual

53MS 311, MS 391
Installing
: Fit the rope rotor on the starter
post so that the inner spring loop
(arrow) engages the recess (1).
The recess in the hub of the rope
rotor is the anchor point for the
spring.
– Fit the cover washer.
– Install the pawls and spring clip,
b 8.3
– Install the starter rope, b 8.5
– Tension the rewind spring, b 8.6
– Lubricate pegs on pawls with
grease, b 14
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
4903RA129 TG
1
8.5 Starter Rope / Grip
– Remove the fan housing and the
segment, b 8.2
– Relieve tension of rewind spring,
b 8.4
The system will not be under
tension if the starter rope is broken.
– Remove remaining rope from the
rope rotor and starter grip.
Do not shorten the starter rope.
: Push the end of the starter rope
(1) out a little and undo the knot.
– Pull the starter rope out of the
rope rotor and fan housing.
– Pull the old rope out of the starter
grip.
4903RA130 TG
1
Installing
: Tie one of the special knots
shown in the end of the rope.
: Thread the rope through the top
of the starter grip.
: Pull the rope into the starter grip
until the knot is properly seated in
the grip (small arrow).
165RA227 TG
4903RA131 TG4903RA132 TG

Stihl MS 311 Specifications

General

Oil tank capacity	0.348 L
Fuel tank capacity	0.6 L
Power source	Gasoline

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	6200 g