Replacing the starter cable I

Replacing the return spring

Unscrew three screws (1).

Remove fan housing (2).

NOTE: The screws (1) are secured against falling out of the housing.

CAREFUL! Injury hazard1Do not unscrew screw (5) if the return spring is under tension.

If the starter cable is to be replaced although it is not broken, it will be necessary to first de-tension the cable drum return spring (3).

To do this, use the grip to pull the cable all the way out of the fan housing.

Holdthe cable drum with one hand, and with the other pushthe cable into the space (4).

Carefully let the drum turn until the return spring is no longer under tension.

Unscrew screw (5) and remove washer (6). Carefully remove the cable drum.

CAREFUL1Injury hazard! The return spring can pop out!

Remove any cable pieces.

Thread a new cable (dia. 1 / 8 (3 mm), length 38.6" (980 mm) as shown in the illustration (don't forget the washer (8)) and knot both ends as shown.

Pull knot (9) into the cable drum (3). Pull knot (10) into the starter grip (7).

Put the drum on its'spindle and turn it slightly until the return spring engages.

Screw in and tighten screw (5) and washer (6).

Guide the cable into the space (4) on the drum and use the cable to turn the drum two turns clockwise.

Holdthe cable drum with your left hand and with your right hand untwist the cable, pull it tight and hold it.

Carefully releasethe cable drum. The springwill wind the cable around the drum.

Repeatthree or four times. The starter grip should now be held upright on the fan housing.

NOTE: With the cable pulled all the way out, it must still be possible to turn the pulley another 1/4 turn against the return spring.

CAUTION: Danger of injury! Secure the cable grip when pulled out1 It will whip back if the cable pulley is released by accident.

Replacing the return spring

Disassemblethe fan housing and cable drum (see above).

CAUTION: Danger of injury1If the spring is broken it may pop out!

Replacement return springs are supplied pretensioned in the cable drum. CAUTION -the spring can pop out. If it does, it can be put back in as shown in the drawing.

Before installation in the fan housing, lightly grease !he new return spring (11) with multipurposegrease (order no. 944 360

000).

Install the cable drum and fan housing (see above).

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