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MANUAL STARTER
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5. Install starter handle on new rope cut to a length of 66 in. (1676 mm). Tie a knot into
end of rope. Place knot into recess of rope retainer. Install rope retainer into starter
handle.
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a
b
c
a - Handle
b - Knot
c - Retainer
CAUTION
Starter sheave must be firmly held against spring tension to prevent spring from
unwinding.
6. Pull starter rope from rewind starter until rope is fully unwound from starter sheave.
b
a
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a - Rope
b - Sheave