Husqvarna 131R Workshop Manual page 23

8.3.2 To replace the recoil spring in the starter
housing
1. Put the recoil spring in the starter groove of the
housing.
2. Push down the recoil spring with your thumb on the
inner side of the starter housing.
3. Move your thumb around the edge of the starter
housing and push down the recoil spring turn after
turn.
8.3.3 To replace the starter rope in the starter
pulley
1. Pull the starter rope through the hole in the starter
pulley and tie a knot.
2. Make sure that the knot is as small as possible and
enters the groove on the starter pulley.
3. Wind the cord 3 turns counterclockwise around the
starter pulley.
4. Lubricate the recoil spring and the stub axle of the
starter pulley with cold resistant grease or thin oil.
5. Put the starter rope through the opening in the
starter housing and the opening in the bearing
journal.
8.3.4 To assemble the starter
1. Put the starter pulley down into the starter housing.
2. Put the torsion spring in the starter pulley.
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3. Put the pulley on the starter pulley and attach the
screw.
4. Pull the starter rope through the starter rope handle.
5. Make a small knot on the starter rope and pull the
knot into the handle.
6. Tighten the recoil spring. Pull out the starter rope
fully and slow the starter pulley with your thumb. Lift
the starter rope up out of the groove on the starter
pulley. Then turn the starter pulley counterclockwise
4 revolutions. Pull out the starter rope fully and turn
the starter pulley a minimum of a half revolution
more.
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