RedMax GZ5000 Manuel D'utilisation page 25

To examine if the carburetor is correctly
adjusted
• Make sure that the product has the correct
acceleration capacity.
• Make sure that the saw chain does not rotate at idle
speed.
CAUTION: Incorrect adjustments can
cause damage to the engine.
To replace a broken or worn starter
rope
1. Loosen the screws to the starter housing
2. Remove the starter housing.
3. Pull out the starter rope approximately 30 cm/12 in
and put it in the notch on the pulley.
4. Let the pulley rotate slowly rearward to release the
recoil spring.
5. Remove the center screw, the drive disc (A), the
drive disc spring (B) and the pulley (C).
WARNING: You must be careful when
you replace the return spring or the
starter rope. The recoil spring is in
tension when it is wound up in the starter
housing. If you are not careful, it can
eject and cause injuries. Use protective
glasses and protective gloves.
6. Remove the used starter rope from the handle and
the pulley.
7. Attach a new starter rope to the pulley. Wind the
starter rope approximately 3 turns around the pulley.
8. Connect the pulley to the recoil spring. The end of
the recoil spring must engage in the pulley.
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9. Assemble the drive disc spring, the drive disc and
the center screw.
10. Pull the starter rope through the hole in the starter
housing and the starter rope handle.
11. Make a tight knot at the end of the starter rope.
A
B
C
C
To tighten the recoil spring
1. Put the starter rope into the notch in the pulley.
2. Turn the starter pulley approximately 2 turns
clockwise.
3. Pull the starter rope handle and pull out the starter
rope fully.
4. Put your thumb on the pulley.
5. Move your thumb and release the starter rope.
6. Make sure that you can turn the pulley ½ turn after
the starter rope is fully extended.
To assemble the starter housing on the
product
1. Pull out the starter rope and put the starter in
position against the crankcase.
2. Slowly release the starter rope until the pulley
engages with the pawls.
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