Recoil Starter; Starter Assembly - Husqvarna 362XP Workshop Manual

Starter assembly

Dismantling
1. Undo the four bolts that fasten the starter assembly to the
crankcase and remove it. See fig. 1.
2. Pull out the handle 20-30 cm and lift out the cord from the
slot in the cord pulley. See fig. 2.
3. Turn the cord pulley anti-clockwise until there is no longer
any pre-tension on the pulley.
!
WARNING!
If the recoil spring is tensioned when
the cord pulley is removed, the spring
can fly up and cause personal injury.
4. Remove the central bolt and take out the washer and
cord pulley. See fig. 3.
5. If the starter cord is to be replaced, cut it off and pull out
the ends from the handle and pulley with the help of
pointed pliers.
!
WARNING!
Make sure that the recoil spring does
not fly up and cause personal injury.
6. If the recoil spring is to be replaced, remove the old
spring.
Cleaning and inspection
!
WARNING!
Make sure that the recoil spring does
not fly up and cause personal injury.
Clean the components and check the following:
1. The starter cord.
2. The notches in the cord pulley.
3. That the pawls on the flywheel are undamaged, spring
back towards the centre and move freely.
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RECOIL STARTER

Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3