While using your Husqvarna chainsaw, the starter rope can become damaged or even break. The motion of the pull cord being pulled against the pulleys and the chainsaw housing will eventually wear it out.
This can occur if you use the chainsaw:
in dusty conditions
in pine forests or on other types of trees with a lot of sap
Replace the pull cord if you notice the following:
a damaged pull cord handle
the starter rope is thinning
the cord length or diameter are incorrect
excessive buildup of sap or other dirt that cannot be cleaned
What you will need:
protective eyewear
Protective gloves
new starter rope, length depending on your chainsaw model.
pliers
Method:
Loosen the screws on the starter housing.
Remove the starter housing.
Pull the starter rope approximately 30 cm (12 in) and place it in the notch on the pulley.
Let the pulley rotate slowly backwards to release the recoil spring.
Remove the used starter rope from the handle and the pulley.
Attach a new starter rope to the pulley.
Pull the starter rope through the hole in the starter housing and the starter rope handle.
Make a tight knot at the end of the starter rope.
Tension the spring by winding the starter rope approximately 7 times around the pulley.
Make sure that you can turn the pulley for a 1/2 turn after the starter rope is fully extended.