Husqvarna 335XPT manual Changing a broken or worn starter cord, Starter device assembly

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MAINTENANCE

Starter device

WARNING!

•The recoil spring is in its tensioned position in its cassette in the starter device. If the spring is handled caralessly, it can pop out and cause personal injury..

•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”).

• Dismantle the recoil spring cassette by lifting it up out of the starter device. Make sure that the spring does not pop out and cause personal injury.

• Lubricate the new recoil spring with thin oil without removing the spring out of the cassette.

•Fit the new spring cassette.

•Fit the cord pulley and retension the recoil 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 335XPT California KEY to Symbols SymbolsContents Safety Instructions Chain SAW Safety EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment Chain brake and front hand guard Throttle lock Chain catcherStop switch Vibration damping systemMuffler Checking brake band wear Checking the front hand guardChecking the brake trigger Throttle lock Cutting Equipment 5 basic rulesSaw chain Cutting equipment designed to minimise kickbackBar Some terms that describe the bar and chainSharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance General information on sharpening cutting teethSharpening cutting teeth General advice on setting raker clearance Setting the raker clearanceTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Chain oilFilling with chain oil Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Chain drive sprocketHOW to Avoid Kickback What is kickback?General rules Do not let go of the handlesGeneral 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 FellingFreeing a Trapped tree Freeing a tree that has fallen badly = high accident riskCutting the trunk into logs Cutting trees and branches that are in tension PreparationsWhat is WHAT? Assembly Mounting guide bar and chainGasoline Fuel HandlingFuelmix Two-stroke oilMin 3 m FuellingChain oil 10ftWarm engine Start and StopCold engine StartMaintenance CarburetorChanging a broken or worn starter cord Starter device assemblyStarter device Tensioning the recoil springAir filter MufflerSpark plug Adjustment of the oil pump Daily maintenanceCooling system Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Technical Data 335XPTFor U.S. only Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty RightsObligations 2001W06

335XPT specifications

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