Replacing A Broken Or Worn Starter Cord; Cleaning And Inspection; Tensioning The Return Spring - Husqvarna 560XPG Workshop Manual

Repair instructions
7.3 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.
1. Pull the cord out 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
backwards. See figure 3b.
WARNING!
If the spring tension is activated on the
starter pulley, the spring can fly out and
cause personal injury.
Wear protective glasses.
2. Loosen the screw in the centre of the pulley and
remove the pulley. See figure 3a.
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 a double knot on the cord.
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, at a
tightening torque of 2-3 Nm.

7.4 Cleaning and inspection:

• Clean and check carefully all components. Worn
or damaged parts must be replaced. Lubricate
the return spring with a light oil.

7.5 Tensioning the return spring

1. Pull the starter cord up into the notch in the
starter pulley and turn the pulley about 3 turns
clockwise. Check that the pulley can be turned
at least a further 1/2 turn when the starter cord
is pulled all the way out. See figure 4.
2. Stretch the line with the handle. Remove your
thumb and let the cord spin back. See figure 5.
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Fig 3b
Fig 4
Fig 5