ICS 680ES Operator's Manual

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680ES OPERATOR MANUAL40© 2015 ICS®, Blount International Inc. Specifications are subject tochange without notice. REV071315 F/N 577451MaintenanceTENSIONING THE RECOIL SPRING• Hook the rope in the notch of pulley and wind the ropeclockwise three times around the raised center of thepulley.• Pull the starter rope with the handle until the rope isunwound, tensioning the spring. Repeat this process,but this time, wind the rope clockwise four times aroundand then pull the rope with the handle to complete thetensioning of the spring.NOTE: When released, the starter handle should be drawn to the correct startposition after tensioning the spring.Check that the pulley can be turned an additional 1/2 turn when the starter cordis pulled all the way out.STARTER ROPE REPLACEMENT• Loosen the four screws that attach the starter cover assembly to thecrankcase, and remove the starter cover assembly from the saw.• Remove starter cord shield screws.• Pull 10 - 15 cm (4-6 in) of rope out.• Line rope up with notch on pulley.• Using your thumb on the pulley as a brake, slowlyrotate pulley counter-clockwise until spring pressureis released.• Remove starter pulley screw and washer.NOTE: Hold starter cover firmly.• Remove starter pulley.• Clean and inspect the pulley spring catch, replace if worn or broken.• Install starter rope and tie knot at pulley end.• Wind rope onto pulley clockwise, leaving 10 - 15 cm (4 - 6 in) from the handleend, and install pulley.NOTE: Assure that the pulley spring catch is in the spring hook.• Install center screw, spacer and washer.Use Loctite ® . 242.Torque to 2.9 Nm (26 in-lbs).• Assemble starter cord shield.IMPORTANT