Repair Instructions; Dismantling The Starter - Husqvarna T540 XP Workshop Manual

7.1 Dismantling the starter

1
Loosen the screws that hold the starter against the
crankcase and remove the starter. See Figure 1.
2
Pull out the cord about 30 cm and release the
tension in the recoil spring by letting the starter
pulley slowly rotate anti-clockwise. See Figures 2
and 3.
WARNING!
If the spring tension is activated on
the starter pulley, the spring can fly
out and cause personal injury.
Use protective goggles.
3
Make sure the starter pulley is not tensioned. Then
loosen the screw in the centre of the starter pulley
and remove the sprocket. Loosen the screws
holding the spring cassette and remove it. See
Figure 4.
Cleaning and checking
Clean all components and check that
• The starter cord is not damaged.
• That the starter pawls on the flywheel are intact,
i.e. that they spring back to the centre and move
easily.
• Lubricate the recoil spring with a light oil.

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Fig 1
Fig 2
Fig 3
Fig 4
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