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Manual Starter
Recoil Starter Cleaning and Inspection
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Recoil Starter Cleaning
and Inspection
Wash metal components in solvent and dry with
compressed air.
Inspect the rewind spring for broken end loops
and weak tension.
Examine the starter pawl for wear.
Inspect the starter components for wear. Replace
as necessary.
Inspect starter rope. Replace rope if frayed. Cut
new rope 96.5 in. (245 cm) in length. Fuse ends of
rope to a length of 1/2 in. (12 mm).
Examine the pulley and the starter housing. Look
for sharp edges and rough surfaces that could
fray the starter rope. File and polish to remove.
Examine the starter and starter lockout parts.
Replace any worn or damaged parts.
Recoil Starter Assembly
Place starter spring shield and pulley bushing into
the starter housing.
Clamp base of Starter Spring Winder and Installer,
P/N 392093, in a vise. Insert release plate into
spring winder base.
Apply Triple-Guard grease or Lubriplate 777 to the
rewind spring. Install the rewind spring into the
spring winder base with open loop of spring facing
inward. Insert the pin of the crank and pin assem-
bly into the loop of the rewind spring. Secure the
WARNING
Wear safety glasses while disassembling and
assembling manual starters because of
rewind spring tension.
1. Shield
COA1360
1. Base
2. Plate
CO3593
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