Repair
Replacing the starter cord
Removing the old starter cord
1. Remove the starting mechanism.
2. Pull out about 40 cm (16 in.) of the cord.
3. Place the starter cord in the recess (A) in the
pulley.
4. Rotate the pulley until all tension is released.
5. Remove the lock ring and lift out the pulley
complete with spring and starter cord.
Fitting a new starter cord
6.
WARNING Spring tension
The starter spring may cause personal injury by
striking the operator or other persons.
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Wear impact resistant eye protection with
side protection and gloves.
Place the knot on the starter spring in the
recess on the inside of the pulley and wind in
the starter spring (anti-clockwise).
7. If the starter spring must be rewound, place the
spring-hook in the pulley groove and wind on
the spring anti-clockwise. If the spring must be
replaced, position the spring-hook above the
groove in the starter pulley. Leave the safety
ring in place, press down the spring into the
starter pulley.
8. Wind up the starter cord onto the pulley leaving
5 cm (2 in.) of slack. Locate the end of the
spring in the bushing groove, press the starter
pulley onto the bushing. Replace the lock ring.
Pre-load the starting spring
9. Place the notch in the pulley edge in line with
the starter cord guide and place the starter cord
in the notch.
10. Fit the lock ring.
Safety and operating instructions COBRA PROi
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