MAINTENANCE
Starter device
To change a broken or worn cord
1.Unscrew the screws (A) to remove the starter device from the blower.
2.Pull out the cord approx. 30 cm (12”) and lift it up into the notch in the periphery of the pulley.
3.Rotate the pulley counterclockwise until the recoil spring is no longer tensioned.
4.Unscrew the pulley center screw and washer.
!WARNING!
If the recoil spring is tensioned on the pulley, the spring can pop out and cause injury. Always wear protective goggles and gloves.
5.Lift up the pulley and remove the cord.
6.Fit the new cord and tie a knot at the bottom end as shown in the bottom figure.
7.Insert and pull the other end of the cord through the opening in the starter housing and through the handle. Then tie a knot in the cord to secure it in the handle.
8.Refit the pulley by rotating it until it falls into place when the pulley hook engages in the re- coil spring. Refit and tighten the center screw and washer to secure the pulley .
9.
A
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