9. Driving Belt Device & The Starting Lever
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NIKOTA USA: PANTERRA SCOOTER SERVICE MANUAL
CHAPTER 9: DRIVING BELT DEVICE & THE STARTING LEVER
FRICTION SPRING
DRIVEN GEAR
STARTING
PIVOT
RETURN
SPRING
PIVOT SLEEVE
RUBBER SLEEVE
1
2
3
BEARING PART
OF STARTING
PIVOT
BEARING PART OF THE
SHAFT OF THE DRIVEN GEAR
1
Checking the Starting Pivot
1. Check if the pivot and the
gear are worn. Check if there is
any softness of the starting
return spring. Check if there is
any excessive wear on the pivot
sleeve.
2. Check if the driven gear is
worn or has failed. Check if the
friction spring is worn or
fractured.
3. Check if there is any
excessive wear on the bearing
part of the starting pivot and of
the shaft of the driven gear.
Replace any parts showing
excessive or unusual wear.
Installing the Starting
Assembly
1. Install the starting pivot
sleeve and the return spring to
the crankcase cover.