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How To Basics - Carb Fixes + Mods - IPL and Service Manuals => IPL and Service Manuals => Topic started by: Le Maisonniau on May 12, 2013, 01:52:55 am

Title: Stihl MS390 - HT lead info required.
Post by: Le Maisonniau on May 12, 2013, 01:52:55 am
Hi,
I have just joined this forum - I am looking for some assistance with my MS390.

I managed to pull the cover and connector off the HT lead whilst doing routine servicing, I have replaced it  >:(, but cannot get the m/c to start, I suspect the hole in the side/end of the lead is now too great for a good connection.
The lead is the 5mm type with a weird pin that pushes through into the HT lead and then the rubber cover is slid over!!.

I have purchased a length of new 5mm HT lead from a Stihl agent in France.

Is it possible that you could PM me a diagram from the SM that will show me how to replace the HT lead.  (i.e where to connect the opposite end to plug connection)  I have user manual and IPL.


Kind regards
John (Retired in France with 6 acres of woodland to "play" with) ;D
Title: Re: Stihl MS390 - HT lead info required.
Post by: Cut4fun . on May 12, 2013, 10:09:31 am
Check PM. Sent
Title: Re: Stihl MS390 - HT lead info required.
Post by: Al Smith on May 22, 2013, 05:28:55 am
Getting the boot slid over the conductor can be a challange . The spring connecter just pierces the wire which is about a standard method .It might help to warm the boot a little bit and grease the conducor with silicon grease . WD-40 might work .
Title: Re: Stihl MS390 - HT lead info required.
Post by: Le Maisonniau on May 22, 2013, 09:40:48 am
Hi Al,

You are right, it is very difficult to get that cap back on, so much so, I am in the middle of replacing the HT lead as I think I made a mess of the old one - trying to get a good connect, however, I did not envisage having to take the whole m/c apart  >:(  - Just taking the carb off at the mo to get at the HT lead source (hopefully)  Still, the m/c is getting a real good clean.
thanks for the comment

regards
John
Title: Re: Stihl MS390 - HT lead info required.
Post by: Le Maisonniau on May 22, 2013, 02:37:04 pm
Hi Again AL,

For info, I have replaced the HT lead, gave the m/c 100% clean and service, it worked first pull, so am very pleased.

Thanks also to cut4fun for the info on replacing the HT lead.

cheers  ;D
John