Husqvarna 266 manual Cleaning, the air filter, Changing starter cord and return, spring

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Cleaning		the air filter	Changing starter cord and return
A clean	air filter	is necessary for optimal carburetor function and	spring
optimal	engine	power.

In order to get at the air filter, remove the cylinder cover by undoing the retaining screws and lifting the cover off upwards-backwards.

Remove the heaviest dirt from the air filter. Undo the screw and lift the filter off carefully to prevent dirt from falling down into the carburetor.

Loosen the four screws that retain the starter. Remove the starter.

Pull out the cord approx. 30 cm and lift it up into the notch in the periphery of the pulley.

Zero-set the return spring by carefully letting the pulley rotate backwards.

Undo the screw in the centre of the pulley and remove the pulley

Separate the two filter halves by means of a screwdriver or a knife
Clean the filter halves carefully in warm soapy water.
Avoid cleaning them in chain saw petrol.
Dry the filter with compressed air
Reassemble the filter and make sure that it lies close to the
carburetor.
Use two air filters alternately.
Clean the filter each day!	In case you change the return spring as well, undo the screws that
	retain the plastic cassette, which then can be removed.
	Change the spring and lubricate it with engine oil.