Recoil Starter
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4. Install the ratchet pawls into the holes marked "R".
5. Install the friction plate and screw into the reel and housing. Drive the screw tight.
6. Rotate the reel counterclockwise four to five turns and hold the reel in this position.
7. Route the rope through the recoil starter housing and through the small hole in the reel.
8. Tie a knot in the end of the rope.
a - Friction plate
b - Screw
c - Reel
d - Knot in rope
9. Continue to hold the reel and slowly let the reel unwind, pulling the rope and handle into the housing.
10. Pull the starter handle out to ensure that the ratchet pawls engage.
a - Ratchet pawls engaged
11. If the ratchet pawls do not engage, loosen the friction plate screw and reposition the friction plate. Retighten the screw.
Recoil Starter Rope Replacement
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WARNING
Uncontrolled release of the rewind spring can cause serious injury. Wear eye protection when servicing the rewind starter in
case spring should uncoil.
Removal
1.
Remove the recoil starter assembly from the powerhead. Refer to Recoil Starter Removal, preceding.
2. If the starter rope is frayed and still attached, pull the starter rope until it is fully unwound from the reel. Hold the reel in this
position.
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