MS200T Recoil spring

[wicklamulla]

Ok i was cleaning everything and decided to remove said spring as it was 'gunged up' and the starter cord return action was a bit lazy. Spring needed to be scarped clean as it was minging. Now i'm struggling to re-install the spring and i cannot find anyting on here or YouTube that would aid me in the way of pics or a video. Tanks in advance, Ken.

[wicklamulla]

Just found Mark Bolam's post so oil keep trying!

[combined tree services]

It really is a game of patience and perseverance - locate the hook on the outermost end of the spring into the u shapes retaining ports and then wearing a pair of gloves slowly track the spring back into the recess , but do this slowly keeping one hand on top of the spring that is now back in the recess . It will become easier as more of the spring is located . Hope this helps

[wicklamulla]

ok here is a pic of my recoil spring and side casing (2009 model MS200T) As the spring is 'S' shaped i can't see how it will all wind in ? Any ideas ?

 

 

[felixthelogchopper]

ok here is a pic of my recoil spring and side casing (2009 model MS200T) As the spring is 'S' shaped i can't see how it will all wind in ? Any ideas ?

 

 

 

Should it be that shape?

[peatff]

If that's your old one I'd buy a new one.

[wicklamulla]

Felix i'm wondering the same thing ?

[felixthelogchopper]

Felix i'm wondering the same thing ?

 

Have you tried finding the part on-line and comparing the 2? LS Engineering would be a good starting point.

[felixthelogchopper]

Here you go.

 

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[wicklamulla]

Thanks. Looks loike a new spring is required.