Stihl SR 430 User Manual

8 SR 430, SR 450
3. Troubleshooting
3.1 Rewind Starter
Condition Cause Remedy
Starter rope broken Rope pulled out too vigorously as
far as stop or over edge, i.e. not
vertically
Fit new starter rope
Normal wear Fit new starter rope
Starter rope does not rewind Very dirty or corroded Clean or replace rewind spring
Insufficient spring tension Check rewind spring and increase
tension
Rewind spring worn Fit new 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 pawl or pawl itself is
worn
Fit new pawl
Pawl spring fatigued Fit new pawl spring
Starter rope is difficult to pull or
rewinds very slowly
Starter mechanism is very dirty Thoroughly clean complete starter
mechanism
Lubricating oil on rewind spring
becomes viscous at very low
outside temperatures (spring
windings stick together)
Coat rewind spring with standard
solvent-based degreasant
(containing no chlorinated or
halogenated hydrocarbons), then
pull the rope carefully several times
until normal action is restored

Stihl SR 430 Specifications

General

Product type	Backpack garden sprayer
Product color	Black, Orange, White
Tank capacity	14 L

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	12200 g