Correct recoil rope size for a Jonsered 2083

[Bill G]

Does anyone know what the correct size is for the recoil rope on a 2083?

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

Diameter or length?
I would be using minimum 3.5mm and order/buy 1m (3'3"and 3/8 for you lot) per saw.
May not take the full meter to fill the pulley, but it allows for knots and mistakes if you have a bit of extra length.

 

[Bill G]

I am wondering about the diameter

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

I am wondering about the diameter

Original spec for the 2077 was 3.8-4.2mm and 965-975mm length- same for 2094, so guessing it was the same for the 2083.
So I said 3.5mm minimum (if you use proper good quality recoil cord) and if you want to play to original spec- use 4mm.

 

[Bill G]

I ordered a bunch of saws and parts a couple weeks ago and forgot recoil rope. I will now have to swing by the Stihl shop and get some Wednesday.

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

4mm would be as fat as I would care to go- from memory its only 5mm between the pulley walls.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

If you look at IPL. Used same rope dia as 66, 362, 365, 371, 372, etc etc etc etc.