Husqvarna 340, 345, 346XP,350, 351, 353 manual Starter assembly - removal, Cleaning and inspection

Repair instructions

Starter assembly – removal

1

Undo the four bolts that fasten the starter assembly to the crankcase and lift off the starter assembly.

2

Pull out about 30 cm of the cord and fasten it in the notch in the pulley rim. Release the tension in the return spring by letting the pulley wind backwards slowly.

3

WARNING!

If the recoil spring is still under tension when the pulley is re- moved it can fly out and cause in- jury. Wear eye protection.

Remove the bolt from the centre of the pulley and lift off the pulley.

Cleaning and inspection

Clean the parts and check the following:

•The starter cord.

•The teeth on the pulley, lubricate with oil.

•That the pawls on the flywheel are undamaged, i.e. that they spring back towards the centre and move freely.

•Lubricate the return spring with light oil.

Replacing a broken or worn starter cord

1

Before replacing a worn starter cord the tension in the recoil spring must be released. Pull the starter cord out through the notch in the pulley rim and wind the pulley anti-clockwise to release the tension in the spring.

2

Remove the bolt from the centre of the pulley and lift off the pulley.

3

Fit a new cord through the hole in the pulley and tie a knot to secure it. Feed the other end of the cord through the hole in the starter housing and through the starter handle, then tie a double knot in the end. Wind about 3 turns of the starter cord onto the pulley. Fit the bolt through the centre of the pulley and tighten to a torque of 2–3 Nm.

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