MANUAL STARTER
90-857138R1 MAY 2000 Page 8-5
Disassembly
WARNING
When disassembling rewind starter, SAFETY GLASSES must be worn, in case
spring should uncoil.
CAUTION
Starter sheave must be firmly held against spring tension to prevent spring from
unwinding.
1. Pull starter rope until rope is fully unwound from sheave. Hold sheave in this position,
complete steps 2 and 3.
2. Lift end of rope from knot recess and untie or cut off knot. Pull remaining rope from starter
sheave.
a
b
c
d
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a- Starter Rope
b- Sheave
c- End of Rope
d- Knot Recess
3. Allow sheave to slowly unwind to release spring tension.
4. Untie or cut off knot and pull starter tope from retainer and handle.
IMPORTANT: Melt ends of starter rope to prevent fraying.
b
c
d
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a
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a- Sheave
b- Knot
c- Retainer
d- Handle