canoehead

<p>Hi Rick</p>

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<p>Firstly do not use a screw in type stop - it will damage the engine. The double ended plastic Stihl ones are pretty good and less than a fiver - they look a bit like a dogs bone!</p>

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<p>Other than that, rotate the pison in and upwards direction by turning the clutch in a clockwise motion so the exhaust port is covered - put recoil rope down the bore so it fills the cavity and then turn the clutch clockwise so the rope is compressed and eventually locks up. Both methods are safe - I have used both methods although I find the stihl plastic stop very good - just make sure it sits between the piston and the squish band (hard up against the cylinder wall) for best operation. </p>

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<p>The clutch spins off clockwise and may need a bit of grunt with a decent tommy bar and socket to shift it.</p>

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<p>Good luck</p>

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<p>Steve</p>