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4. Inspect the pawls and torsion springs for wear
and damage.
See Figure 6.8.
5. Carefully lift the spring and pulley out of the
recoil housing.
See Figure 6.9.
NOTE: If the spring is undamaged, but has been
removed from the pulley, the spring may be re-
wound. Hook the end of the spring into the slot in
the outer lip of the recess of the pulley and wind
the spring into the recess in a counter-clockwise
direction.
NOTE: Evaluate the damage, including parts
prices and local labor rates. In some parts of the
country, it makes economic sense to replace the
complete assembly, in other areas labor rates
favor repair.
6. To re-assemble, apply a small amount of lithium-
based chassis grease to the surface of the recoil
housing that contacts the spring.
NOTE: Use low temperature grease on the snow
engines.
7. Carefully position the pulley and spring in the
recoil housing. Rotate the pulley gently counter-
clockwise until the spring seats, allowing the pul
-
ley to fall into position.
8. Install the torsion springs and pawls so that the
long arm of the spring reaches outside of the
pawl, and draws it toward the center of the
assembly.
See Figure 6.10.
Figure 6.8
Torsion springs
Pawls
! CAUTION! CAUTION
The recoil spring is under tension
and can release as the pulley is
removed.
! CAUTION! CAUTION
Eye protection should be worn
while removing the starter pulley.
Figure 6.9
Pulley
Spring
Housing
Lithium grease
Figure 6.10
Pawls
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