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Technical Information · issue 41 of 1998

ElastoStart Midi

IssueTI 41/1998
Engine family 1121

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TI 41/1998 page 1
Technical Information

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Blowers===============================BR/SR 320, 400=====- Series 4203
Clearing Saws=========================FS 550=============- Series 4116
Chainsaws=============================026================- Series 1121
Chainsaws=============================020 T==============- Series 112

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All the above mentioned models will be equipped                               ElastoStart
with the ³(ODVWR6WDUW´ starter grip in future.                                Standard grip
The new ElastoStart replaces the previous

ElastoStart version 1128 190 3400 used in models
026, FS 550 and BR/SR 320, 400. On models
020 T, the ElastoStart replaces the standard
starter grip 1121 195 3400 installed up to now.           fo
The ElastoStart can be backfitted to all the above
mentioned models.

The starter grip DQG the rope are needed for

first-time installation of the ElastoStart. No further
changes to the rewind starter mechanism are
necessary. The only difference compared to the

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standard grip is the procedure for installing the

starter rope (see service notes).

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The ElastoStart consists of the following parts:
                                                                          2

1===drip


    Cap
3===pleeve
4===`oil spring
5===t~shers

6===ptarter rope                                                                    5
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                                                                                    3


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Method of operation

When the starter grip is in the idle position, the
sleeve, coil spring and washers are contained
within the grip.

During the cranking process, the pull exerted by
the user is transmitted to the rope 6=via the grip
 1=I=lower washer 5=I=coil spring 4=I=upper washer          1
 5=~nd sleeve 3=K=====================================================R
This causes the coil spring to be tensioned. The
increase in spring tension is directly proportional                   4
to that of the compression pressure. The peak

forces that occur during each revolution of the

crankshaft are smoothed out in this way.                              5
The forces that occur at the starter grip after the

first compression stroke are almost uniform. This                     3

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greatly reduces the starting effort.
                                                                      6

If the pulling force exceeds the limit defined by
the coil spring, the spring will be fully compressed
and the force is transmitted directly from the grip
to the rope.                                                fo
Service notes

The ElastoStart starter grip is available only as a

complete unit for replacement purposes.
Therefore, repairs are limited to replacing the grip
and the starter rope.

Installing ElastoStart with starter rope

• Thread the starter rope through the rope guide
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• Thread the rope through the rope rotor and

    secure it with ~=simple overhand knot.
• The procedure is then as before.

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Replacing the starter rope

• Ease the cap from the starter grip.
• Remove the remaining rope from the grip and
        rope rotor.
• Fit starter rope for ElastoStart in the same way
        as the standard rope, but secure it in the grip                                                        a
        with a VLPSOH overhand knot.
•       End of rope D = 4 - 7 mm (about 1/4")

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•       Pull the knot into the grip.
•       Fit cap in the grip so that it snaps into position.
•       Procedure is then as before.

Service note

Maintenance of the rewind starter can be carried out by the owner on all models (procedure is described
in owner’s manual). For this reason it is necessary to inform users of the changes in procedure for the
ElastoStart.

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Item          Part Name                                       Original
                                                              version
                                                                         fo              New
                                                                                         version
                                                                                                        Rem.
              020 T
    1         Grip                                        1121 195 3400            ---             1)

    2         Starter rope
              Ø 3.0 mm x 800 mm (31.5 in)                 1129 195 8200            ---             2)
    3         ElastoStart starter grip;                   ---                      0000 190 3402
              including item 4:

    4         Starter rope
              Ø 3.0 mm x 800 mm (31.5 in)                 ---                      0000 195 8200

              026, FS 550, BR/SR 320, 400
    5         ElastoStart starter grip;                   1128 190 3400            ---             1)
              including item 6:

    6         Starter rope Ø 3.5 mm                       1128 190 2900            ---             1)
    7         ElastoStart starter grip;                   ---                      0000 190 3401

              including item 8:
    8         Starter rope
              Ø 3.5 mm x 960 mm (37.75 in)                ---                      1113 195 8200

Modification to be introduced: model 026 from serial number 1 40 743 432; in progress for all other models
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1) Original version of part remains available as spare
2) Original version of part will be supplied from factory only as long as existing stocks last

Last Technical Information on models                                020T: 20.97
                                                                    026: 39.98
                                                                    FS 550: 33.98
                                                                    BR/SR 320, 400: 40.98

     1998 Andreas Stihl                                            Andreas Stihl - D1/MTK-al
                                                                    Technical Documentation                6387

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