Tensioning the recoil spring, Changing a broken recoil spring, Fitting the starter – RedMax GZ7000 User Manual
Page 34: Air filter, Maintenance, Air filter

MAINTENANCE
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Pull out the cord approx. 30 cm (12 inches) and hook 
it into the notch in the rim of the pulley. Release the 
recoil spring by letting the pulley rotate slowly 
backwards.
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Undo the screw in the centre of the pulley and remove 
the pulley. Insert and fasten a new starter cord to the 
pulley. Wind approx. 3 turns of the starter cord onto 
the pulley. Connect the pulley to the recoil spring so 
that the end of the spring engages in the pulley. Fit the 
screw in the center of the pulley. Insert the starter cord 
through the hole in the starter housing and the starter 
handle. Make a secure knot in the end of the starter 
cord.
Tensioning the recoil spring
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Hook the starter cord in the notch in the pulley and 
turn the starter pulley about 2 turns clockwise.
Note! Check that the pulley can be turned an 
additional 1/2 turn when the starter cord is pulled all 
the way out.
Changing a broken recoil spring
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Lift off the pulley. See instructions under heading 
Changing a broken or worn starter cord.
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Remove the recoil spring from inside the pulley by 
tapping the pulley lightly with its inside face 
downwards against a work bench or the like. If the 
spring pops out during fitting, wind it up again, working 
from the outside in towards centre.
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Lubricate the recoil spring with light oil. Fit the pulley 
and tension the recoil spring.
Fitting the starter
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To fit the starter, first pull out the starter cord and place 
the starter in position against the crankcase. Then 
slowly release the starter cord so that the pulley 
engages with the pawls.
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Fit and tighten the screws that hold the starter.
Air filter
The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust 
and dirt in order to avoid:
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Carburettor malfunctions
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Starting problems
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Loss of engine power
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Unnecessary wear to engine parts
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Excessive fuel consumption.
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Remove the air filter after taking off the air filter cover. 
When refitting make sure that the air filter seals tightly 
against the filter holder. Clean the filter by brushing or 
shaking it.
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