Husqvarna 531RB Workshop Manual page 19

7. Put the starter rope through the starter rope handle.
Make a small knot on the starter rope and pull the
knot into the handle.
8. Tighten the recoil spring.
a) Pull out the starter rope fully and put your thumb
on the starter pulley.
b) Lift the starter rope out of the groove on the
starter pulley.
c) Turn the starter pulley counterclockwise 4
revolutions.
d) Pull out the starter rope fully and turn the starter
pulley a minimum of a half revolution more.
e) Remove your thumb and let the starter rope wind
up on the starter pulley.
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9. Install the starter on the product. Hold the starter in
position and tighten the 4 screws.
10. Tilt the starter slightly forward to make sure that the
starter is installed correctly on the cylinder cover and
on the muffler.
11. Pull the starter rope handle slowly to engage the
starter pawl with the starter wheel.
12. Do a check that the starter works.
7.3.5 To replace the starter pawl assembly
1. Remove the starter. Refer to
standard starter on page 14 .
2. Remove the spark plug cap and the spark plug. Put
a piston stop in the spark plug hole to lock the axle.
3. Remove the starter pawl assembly and the spacer
with a special tool, refer to
10 .
4. Examine the starter pawl assembly.
a) Clean the starter pawl assembly if it is dirty.
To disassemble the
Servicing tools on page
Repair instructions- 19