Stihl 026 contact spring

[sammy80]

I removed my air filter to soak and clean but when putting it back,seems like the contact spring for the Master Control Lever is in the way or in the wrong shape. The control lever does not want to pop up when i press the throttle after starting. Not sure if the spring goes under the filter or in front of filter. the other end goes under or over the cotrol lever assembly? Thanks

 

[ttyR2]

Mine looked like this:

 

[sammy80]

Thanks for the reply and the photo. I am still unsure about how the air filter placement. I went earlier and bought a new spring. I messed up the old one trying to install air filter. Will the filter press down on the spring or fit behind it.I used my compressor on my filter before I read not to do it and they didnt have one in stock. Hope it will be ok. Thanks

 

[sammy80]

Any photos out there showing filter and spring position?

 

[pioneerguy600]

A couple of picts I have;

 

[pioneerguy600]

If your filter is not notched out to fit around the contact spring you have the wrong filter for an 026, maybe one from an MS 260.

 

[sammy80]

the above pics are the correct filter? doesnt look notched. Thanks for the help. I dont want to ruin a new spring

 

[pioneerguy600]

That is the correct filter for an 026, notice that there is a corner or notch where the filter housing fits over the top of the spring you have posted about, the filter does not touch the spring either front or back.

 

[sammy80]

ok , I understand now. I appreciate this site and your patience

 

[pioneerguy600]

No problem;..you are welcome.

 

[ttyR2]

Another pix: