Husqvarna 345 EPA II manual Starter device, Changing a broken or worn starter cord

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MAINTENANCE

Starter device

WARNING!

•When the recoil spring is assembled in the starter housing, it is in tensioned position and can when treated carelessly, pop out and cause injuries.

•Always be careful, when changing the recoil spring or the starter cord. Always wear safety goggles for eye protection.

Changing a broken or worn starter cord

• Loosen the screws, that hold the starter device against the crankcase and remove the starter device.

• Pull out the cord approx. 30 cm and lift it up into the notch in the pulley. Zero-set the recoil spring by letting the pulley rotate slowly backwards. Undo the screw in the centre of the pulley and remove the pulley.

•Insert and fasten a new

starter cord in the pulley. Wind approx. 3 turns of the starter cord on to the pulley. Assemble the starter pulley against the recoil spring, so the end of the spring engages to the pulley. Fit the screw in the centre of the pulley. Carry the starter cord through the hole in the starter housing and the starter handle. Make a knot on the starter cord.

Tensioning the recoil spring

•Lift the starter cord up in the notch on the starter pulley

and turn the starter pulley 2 turns clockwise.

NOTE! Check that the starter pulley can be turned at least half a turn, when the starter cord is entirely pulled out.

Changing the broken recoil spring

• Lift the starter pulley (see "Changing a broken or worn starter cord"). Bear in mind that the return spring sits under tension in a cassette.

•Dismantle the cassette with the return spring from the starter.

• Lubricate the recoil spring with thin oil. Assemble the cassette with return spring in the starter. Fit the starter pulley and tension the return spring.

Starter device assembly

•Assemble the starter device, by pulling the starter cord out first, then place the

starter against the crankcase. Then slowly release the starter cord so that the pulley engages with the pawls.

• Assemble and tighten the screws, which hold the starter.

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Contents EPA II 350 KEY to Symbols SymbolsContents EPASafety Instructions Chain SAW Safety EquipmentChain brake and front hand guard 3a StartingThrottle lock Chain catcherRight hand guard Stop switch Vibration damping systemMuffler Checking the inertia brake release Checking brake band wearChecking the front hand guard Checking the brake triggerThrottle lock Cutting Equipment 5 basic rulesSaw chain Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickbackBar Some terms that describe the bar and chainSharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearanceGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Risk of kickback is increased with a badly sharpened chainGeneral advice on setting raker clearance Setting the raker clearanceTensioning the chain Filling with chain oil Lubricating cutting equipmentChain oil Never use waste oilChecking wear on cutting equipment Needle bearing maintenanceChecking chain lubrication Lubricating the bar tip sprocketHOW to Avoid Kickback What is kickback?General rules Do not let go of the handlesNever use the saw one- handed General Safety Precautions Min m10 ft Basic safety rules General Working InstructionsTerms Basic cutting techniqueGeneral CuttingLimbing Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat FellingCutting the trunk into logs General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident risk Freeing a Trapped treeWhat is WHAT? What is what?340 AssemblyMounting guide bar and chain 345/350Fuel Handling FuelmixFuelling Min 3 m10ft Start Start and StopStart and stop StopMaintenance CarburetorChanging a broken or worn starter cord Starter device assemblyStarter device Tensioning the recoil springAir filter Needle bearing maintenanceAdjustment of the oil pump MufflerCooling system Centrifugal cleaning Air InjectionTemperature -5C or colder Winter useWeekly maintenance Daily maintenance Monthly maintenanceLong-term storage Technical Data 340 345 350Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights Obligations114 01 2002W49

345 EPA II, 340 EPA II, 345 EPA II, 350 EPAI specifications

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