Husqvarna 575XP - Manual (Page 33)

MAINTENANCE
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muffler if the spark arrestor screen is missing or
defective.
The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to
direct the exhaust gases away from the operator. The
exhaust gases are hot and can contain sparks, which may
cause fire if directed against dry and combustible material.
Starter
Changing a broken or worn starter cord
• Loosen the screws that hold the starter against the
crankcase and remove the starter.
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• Lift off the pulley. See instructions under heading
Changing a broken or worn starter cord.
• 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.
• Lubricate the recoil spring with light oil. Fit the pulley and
tension the recoil spring.
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WARNING! When the recoil spring is wound
up in the starter housing it is under tension
and can, if handled carelessly, pop out and
cause personal injury.
Care must be exercised when replacing the
return spring or the starter cord. Wear
protective glasses and protective gloves.
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