Husqvarna K 970 III, K 970 III Rescue, K 970 SmartGuard Operator's Manual page 28

3. Move the blade guard (C) up and down 3–5 times.
Tighten the 3 nuts (B).
4. Tighten the screw (A).
Note: This step only applies to K 970 III 400mm/
16in..
Starter housing
WARNING: Always be careful and always
use eye protection when you replace the
recoil spring or the starter rope. There is
tension in the recoil spring when it is wound
in the starter housing. The recoil spring can
eject and cause injury.
To remove the starter housing
1. Loosen the 4 screws on the starter housing.
2. Remove the starter housing.
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C
A
B
To replace a damaged starter rope
1. Pull out the starter rope approximately 30 cm (A).
A
2. Hold the starter rope pulley (B) with your thumb.
3. Put the starter rope in the notch (C) in the starter
pulley .
4. Put the starter rope around the metal sleeve.
5. Let the starter pulley rotate slowly and the starter
rope wind up on the metal sleeve.
6. Pull the starter rope to release it from the metal
sleeve.
C
B
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