Makita EB5300TH Repair Manual page 15

Fig. 31
[2]
6
Unhook Starter rope from the U-shaped notch to let Reel wind up Starter rope into Recoil starter.
Fig. 32
[1]
Fig. 33
[1]
5
Hook Starter rope [1] on the U-shaped notch of Reel
[2], and then turn Reel [2] counterclockwise at least
three turns to increase the tension on Spiral spring.
Do not turn Reel [2] clockwise or Spiral spring will be
[1]
deformed.
7
Make sure that Starter rope [1] is wound up with an
[2]
optimum tension.
Starter knob [2] should get upright by itself if you let go
of it, and Reel should turn approximately one more turn
even after Starter rope [1] is pulled to the full.
8
Check Swing arms for correct operation.
They should be raised when you pull Starter knob [1],
and should be lowered down back to the initial position
when you release Starter knob [1].
[1]
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