Husqvarna K 970 III Operator's Manual page 30

To adjust the tension of the recoil
spring
1. Put the rope through the cut-out in the starter pulley.
Wind the rope 3 turns clockwise around the center of
the starter pulley.
2. Pull the starter knob to adjust the tension of the
recoil spring.
3. Put the rope through the cut-out in the starter pulley.
Wind the rope 4 turns clockwise around the center of
the starter pulley.
4. Pull the starter knob to adjust the tension of the
recoil spring.
Note:
The starter knob moves into position after
the tension is adjusted.
5. Pull out the starter rope fully and make sure that the
recoil spring is not at its end position. Make the
starter pulley turn slow with your thumb.
6. Make sure that the starter pulley can be turned half a
turn or more before the recoil spring stops the
movements.
To remove the spring assembly
WARNING:
when you remove the spring assembly.
There is a risk for eye injury, especially if a
spring is broken.
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Always use eye protection
1. Remove the 2 screws on the spring assembly.
2. Push the 2 brackets on the snap locks with a
screwdriver.
To clean the spring assembly
CAUTION:
from the assembly.
1. Blow the spring with compressed air until it is clean.
2. Apply a light oil to the spring.
To attach the spring assembly
• Assemble in the opposite sequence of
the spring assembly on page 30 .
To install the starter housing
CAUTION:
come into the correct position against the
starter pulley sleeve.
1. Put the starter housing against the product.
2. Pull out and release the starter rope slowly until the
starter pulley engages with the starter pawls.
3. Tighten the 4 screws on the starter housing.
To examine the carburetor
Note:
The carburetor has rigid needles to make sure
that the product always receives the correct mixture of
fuel and air.
1. Examine the air filter. Refer to
filter on page 31
2. If it is necessary, replace the air filter.
3. If the engine continues to decrease in power or
speed, speak to your HUSQVARNA servicing dealer.
Do not remove the spring
To remove
The starter pawls must
To examine the air
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