Replacing A Broken Or Worn Starter Cord; Tensioning The Return Spring - RedMax GZ5000 Workshop Manual

Repair instructions
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.
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.
WARNING!
If the spring tension is activated on
the starter pulley, the spring can fly
out and cause personal injury.
Wear protective glasses.
2
Remove the clip and the spacer in the centre of the
pulley and remove the pulley. 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 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 po-
sition. Tighten the screw at the centre of the starter
pulley, at a tightening torque of 2-3 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.

7.3 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 fur-
ther 1/2 turn when the starter cord is pulled all the
way out. See figure 5.
2
Stretch the line with the handle. Remove your
thumb and let the cord spin back. See figure 6.
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Fig 4
Fig 5
Fig 6