Repair Instructions; Dismantling The Starter - Husqvarna 555 XP Workshop Manual

7.1 Dismantling the starter

1
Loosen the four screws, which hold the starter
against the crankcase and remove the starter.
2
Pull the cord out about 30 cm and lift it into the
notch on the outside of the starter pulley. Release
the tension in the return spring by letting the starter
pulley rotate anti-clockwise. See figures 1 and 2.
WARNING!
If the spring tension is activated
on the starter pulley, the spring
can fly out and cause personal
injury. Wear protective glasses.
3
Loosen the screw in the centre of the pulley and
remove the pulley. See figure 3. Loosen the screws
on the cassette and remove the cassette and
spring.
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.

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Fig 1
Fig 2
Fig 3a
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