7.3
Replacing a broken starter cord
ATTENTION
Risk of damage. The housing may suffer damage if the starter cord is too short.
▶ Never continue to use a broken starter cord. Replace it immediately.
1. Release the four securing screws and remove the starter assembly.
2. Release the two screws securing the cover and remove the cover.
3. Remove the remains of the broken starter cord from the spool and the pull handle.
4. Securely knot one end of the replacement starter cord and from above, pass the other end of the cord
through the hole in the spool.
5. From below, pass the end of the cord through the hole in the starter housing and from below through the
pull handle, and securely knot the end of the cord.
6. Pull a length of the starter cord out of the housing as shown in the illustration and pass it through the slot
in the spool.
7. Hold the cord securely close to the slot in the spool and turn the spool clockwise as far as it will go.
8. Back the spool off at least ½ to max. 1½ turns, until the slot in the spool is in alignment with the opening
in the starter housing.
9. Hold the spool securely and pull the cord out of the housing toward the pull handle.
10. Hold the cord taut, release the spool and allow the starter cord to be pulled in.
11. Pull the starter cord out as far as it will go and check that the spool can be turned by hand at least a
further ½ turn clockwise. If this is not possible, spring tension must be reduced by turning the spool one
full turn counterclockwise.
12. Install the cover and secure it with the two securing screws.
13. Place the starter assembly in position and carefully press it down. Pull the starter cord slightly until the
coupling engages and the starter assembly is fully seated.
14. Secure the starter assembly with the four securing screws.
7.4
Replacing the fuel filter
When refueling the product, take care to ensure that no dirt or foreign matter finds its way into the fuel
tank.
1. Remove the cap from the fuel tank.
2. Pull the fuel filter out of the fuel tank.
3. Check the condition of the fuel filter.
▶ Replace the fuel filter if it is very dirty or clogged.
4. Slide back the clip on the hose and remove the dirty fuel filter.
5. Fit a new fuel filter and secure it with the clip on the hose.
6. Push the fuel filter back into the fuel tank.
7. Close the fuel tank.
7.5
Cleaning the spark plug, setting the spark plug gap or replacing the spark plug
CAUTION
Risk of injury. The spark plug and parts of the engine may be hot immediately after the product has been in
use.
▶ Allow the product to cool down before undertaking maintenance or cleaning.
1. Use a gentle twisting motion to pull the cable connector off the spark plug.
2. Use the spark plug wrench to unscrew and remove the spark plug from the cylinder.
3. If necessary, clean the spark plug electrode with a soft wire brush.
4. Check the spark plug gap and, if necessary, adjust it to the correct gap of 0.7 mm with a feeler gauge.
5. Fit the ignition cable connector to the spark plug and hold the threaded section of the spark plug against
the cylinder.
6. Move the run/stop switch to the "start" position.
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