Husqvarna T540 XP II Owner Manual - Page 39

MAINTENANCE • Make a simple knot with approximately 10mm (0.40") of the free end protruding (1). Turn the protruding part parallel to the starter cord and press down the knot into its position in the spring guide (2). 1 10mm 2 Changing a broken recoil spring • Lift up the starter pulley. See instructions under the heading Changing a broken or worn starter cord. Remember that the recoil spring is coiled under tension in the starter housing. • Remove the cassette with the recoil spring from the starter. • Lubricate the recoil spring with light oil. Fit the cassette with recoil spring in the starter. Fit the starter pulley and tension the recoil spring. • Pull the starter cord against the starter handle so at least 10mm (0.40") of the spring guide is visible. Insert the starter handle cover. 10mm • Assemble the starter and tighten the screws. 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. Fitting the starter • 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. • 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: • Carburettor malfunctions. • Starting problems. • Loss of engine power. • Unnecessary wear to engine parts • Excessive fuel consumption. • Remove the air filter after taking off the air filter cover. When refitting make sure that the air filter seals tightly English - 39