ENGINE
2.23
KICK START ASSEMBLY
NOTE: This procedure is used to re--wind the kick
start spring if the spring or any related components
are disassembled for service. It is not necessary to
remove the kick start lever or kick drive
components to remove the engine cover.
Kick Shaft Asm.
Reset Spring
Bushing
Hex Bolt
Washer
Circlip
Kick Crank Asm.
1. Secure cover lightly in a vise as shown. Protect the
surface of the cover with a shop towel.
2. Install the spring as shown with the hook (A)
positioned on post. Note the spring tab (B). The
tab must be pre--wound approximately 5/8 turn
(about 225 degrees) to point C in order to install
the kick shaft/gear assembly.
A
B
C
3. Grease and install the bushing in the kick shaft
boss.
4. Install the kick shaft as shown, with the edge of the
gear resting on the spring hook post (A). Grasp
the spring firmly with duckbill or needle nosepliers
between the inner and outer spring coils. Wind
the spring approximately 225 degrees
counter--clockwise, while also rotating the gear
counter--clockwise into final position.
A
5. Push the shaft/gear assembly in and release the
spring. The tab should be located against the
edge of the gear as shown (A).
A
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