Recoil Spring - Husqvarna 340 Workshop Manual

Repair instructions
Cleaning and inspection:
• Clean and inspect all parts carefully. If there are
any cracks or other defects replace the dam-
aged parts with new ones. Lubricate the return
spring with light oil.
Tensioning the recoil spring
1
Fasten the starter cord in the notch in the pulley
rim and wind the pulley about 2 turns clockwise.
Check that the pulley is free to rotate at least
another half turn when the starter cord is fully
extended.
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– English
Replacing a worn recoil spring
WARNING!
Make sure the recoil spring does
not fly out and cause injury. Wear
eye protection.
1
Remove the bolt from the centre of the pulley and
lift off the pulley and spring.
2
Remove the broken recoil spring.
3
Fit the bolt through the centre of the pulley and
tighten to a torque of 2–3 Nm.
Tension the recoil spring, see "Tensioning the recoil
spring".
Starter assembly – refitting
1
Position the starter assembly on the crankcase and
tighten the bolts to a torque of 2.5–3.5 Nm.