Husqvarna 165 R Workshop Manual page 26

Wind all the starter cord round the pulley, making sure
that the pulley does not rotate. Pull the cord all the way
out, braking the cord pulley with your thumb Wind the
cord about another two turns round the pulley.
Checking
Pull the starter cord all the way out.
It should now be possible to rotate the pulley at least
another half turn before the spring bottoms.
Fit the starter to the clearing saw and check that the
driver hooks engage with the pulley.
Adjust the engagement position by means of a series of
slight jerks with the starter handle.
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