Replacing A Broken Or Worn Starter Cord - Husqvarna 120 Workshop Manual

Repair instructions
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Make sure the starter pulley is not tensioned.
Loosen the screw in the centre of the pulley and
remove the sprocket. See figure 4.
Cleaning and inspection
Clean the parts and check:
• The starter cord.
• That the starter pawls on the flywheel are intact,
i.e. that they spring back to the centre and
move easily.
• To lubricate the return spring using light oil.
7.2 Replacing a broken or worn starter
cord
When the starter cord is worn and must be replaced,
the tension in the return spring must be released.
WARNING!
If the spring tension is activated on
the starter pulley, the spring can fly
out and cause personal injury.
Wear protective glasses.
1
Pull out the cord about 30 cm and lift it into the
notch on the outside of the starter pulley. Release
the tension on the return spring by allowing the
starter pulley to rotate slowly counterclockwise.
See figure 5.
2
Loosen the screw in the centre of the pulley and
remove the sprocket. See figure 4.
3
When the starter pulley is removed, insert a new
starter cord and attach it to the starter pulley.
Thread the other end of the starter cord through
the hole in the starter housing and starter handle
and tie three knots on the cord.
4
Wind approx. 3 turns of the starter cord on the
starter pulley. Turn the starter pulley until it latches
into the correct position. Tighten the screw at the
centre of the starter pulley. Tightening torque 3 - 5
Nm.
Cleaning and inspection:
• Clean and check carefully all components. Worn
or damaged parts must be replaced. Lubricate
the return spring with a light oil.
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Fig 4
Fig 5