Changing A Broken Or Worn Starter Cord; Tensioning The Return Spring - Husqvarna 455 Rancher II Workshop Manual

Repair instructions

7.2 Changing a broken or worn starter cord

When the starter cord is worn and must be
replaced, the tension in the return spring must be
released.
1
Pull out the starter cord about 30 cm and lift it
into the notch on the outside of the starter pulley.
Release the tension in the recoil spring by letting
the starter pulley rotate anti-clockwise.
See figure 4.
WARNING!
If the spring tension is activated on
the starter pulley, the spring can fly
out and cause personal injury.
Use protective goggles.
2
Loosen the screw in the center of the starter pulley
and remove it. See figure 4.
3
When the starter pulley is removed, insert a new
starter cord and attach it to the starter pulley.
Thread the other end of the starter cord through
the hole in the starter housing and starter handle
and tie a double knot on the cord as outlined in
figure 4a. Wind approx. 3 turns of the starter cord
onto the starter pulley. Turn the starter pulley until it
latches into the correct position. Tighten the screw
in the center of the starter pulley. Tightening torque
2-3 Nm.
Cleaning and inspection:
• Clean and check all parts thoroughly. Worn or
damaged parts must be replaced. Lubricate
the return spring with a light oil.

7.3 Tensioning the return spring

1
Pull the starter cord up into the notch in the starter
pulley and turn the pulley about 3 turns clockwise.
Check that the pulley can be turned at least a
further 1/2 turn when the starter cord is pulled out
fully. See figure 4b.
2
Stretch the cord with the handle. Remove your
thumb and let the cord spin back. See figure 5.
26 –
English
Fig 4
Fig 4a
Fig. 4b
Fig 5