(DIR) Return Create A Forum - Home --------------------------------------------------------- Chainsaw Repair (HTM) https://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com --------------------------------------------------------- ***************************************************** (DIR) Return to: IPL and Service Manuals ***************************************************** #Post#: 19773-------------------------------------------------- Stihl MS390 - HT lead info required. By: Le Maisonniau Date: May 12, 2013, 12:52 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 #Post#: 19782-------------------------------------------------- Re: Stihl MS390 - HT lead info required. By: Chainsawrepair Date: May 12, 2013, 9:09 am --------------------------------------------------------- Check PM. Sent #Post#: 20027-------------------------------------------------- Re: Stihl MS390 - HT lead info required. By: Al Smith Date: May 22, 2013, 4:28 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 . #Post#: 20032-------------------------------------------------- Re: Stihl MS390 - HT lead info required. By: Le Maisonniau Date: May 22, 2013, 8:40 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 #Post#: 20048-------------------------------------------------- Re: Stihl MS390 - HT lead info required. By: Le Maisonniau Date: May 22, 2013, 1:37 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 *****************************************************