whitedogone
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not how does it perform...how's it work? And how do you install one? WDO
Stihl Elastostart hows that thing work?
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Zackman1801
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its just a rubber piece that attaches to the starter handle, so when you pull it it has some stretch. IMO it really isnt necessary, i dont notice the difference, but they are easy to install, you buy a starter handle from stihl with the rubber bumper in it, then you feed your rope through, tie a knot and your done.
The larger one like you need has the rope mounted in a rubber mount in the handle. It stretches significantly when you pull the rope, thereby removing the stress of the cylinders compression strokes. Some of the smaller ones use a spring. They make a big difference on a big saw, especially those that don't have a decompression valve, like my 076 Super with 170 PSI and 111cc.
yo2001
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Going by memory here but I think it's 6 CCW (might be 8 turns?) turn on the recoil, feed the end of the rope to the hole on the recoil, tie a nut and let it go. You can get the actual how to from the owners manual download vis stihl website.
chowdozer
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It works good! 
You need PN 1122 190 3400. I think I paid $18 for mine.
Tzed250
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Even my FS76 has elastostart...
Do you mean that or easy start
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
I like the Elastostart handle. It cost a bit more to replace the rope when it breaks but not enough to worry about. The starter handle from the 460R is also really nice on a big saw. I had one on my 660 but when the tiny little handle broke on my 394 I put it on there instead.
Remember the rope is replaceable. You don't have to buy an entire new assembly.
Remember the rope is replaceable. You don't have to buy an entire new assembly.
Tree Sling'r
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Crank on my POS 2100cd for a while and then you will know how good Elastostart works!!!
Rookie1
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Dont laugh but I Put one on my 023L. Its feels like Im not pulling it at all.
RiverRat2
Serio Tree Freak
yep just the rope is a few bucks,,,, well worth it,,, over time the metal bushing in the starter cover gets a groove worn in it and thats what cuts the rope generally,,,, best to replace it also,,,, or it will shorten the life of your new rope too!!!!!!! :monkey:
Edge & Engine
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Shindaiwa's system works great, and doesn't cost no $18+! (6.24, to be exact). The handle even doubles as a tool to open the caps!
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
That's the same as the system that's been used for a long time on small Stihl's (with that option) and the larger weedeaters.
The rubber system for bigger saws is significantly beefier.
The rubber system for bigger saws is significantly beefier.
TRI955
I'm the man in the box
Shindaiwa's system works great, and doesn't cost no $18+! (6.24, to be exact). The handle even doubles as a tool to open the caps!
They put that nice handle on that little saw, but not on the 757!?!
Do you have on for the 757?? Then I could take off the Stihl handle that is currently on it!!!:hmm3grin2orange:
Hmm, could make one of those from a nice piece of walnut and an inner valve spring from a small car engine.
I have replaced a half dozen of these on Loggers' saws. They know exactly how to wear them out and break them as they drop start their MS 660's and 661's. I almost bought one for my 064 that has no decomp, but instead I sold the saw. That was dumb. The 064 was the strongest saw I owned and the Elastostart is what I should have bought for it. Rats!
I break them on my 066 very often, if the handle does not rip apart the cord will snap, I couldn`t get a year out of one on that saw. The other 066 is not as bad and the two 064`s are fine with the Elastostart handles. Some saws have more compression and timing advance than others, mine has both.I have replaced a half dozen of these on Loggers' saws. They know exactly how to wear them out and break them as they drop start their MS 660's and 661's. I almost bought one for my 064 that has no decomp, but instead I sold the saw. That was dumb. The 064 was the strongest saw I owned and the Elastostart is what I should have bought for it. Rats!
