8 Series 4180 Powerhead
4.2 Rewind Starter
Condition Cause Remedy
Starter rope broken Rope pulled out too vigorously as
far as stop or over edge, i.e. not
vertically
Fit new starter rope
Normal wear Fit new starter rope
Rewind spring broken (starter rope
does not rewind)
Spring overtensioned – no reserve
when rope is fully extended
Fit new rewind spring
Very dirty or corroded Clean or replace rewind spring
Starter rope can be pulled out
almost without resistance
(crankshaft does not turn)
Guide peg on pawl or pawl itself is
worn
Fit new pawl
Spring clip on pawl fatigued Fit new spring clip
Starter rope is difficult to pull or
rewinds very slowly
Starter mechanism is very dirty
(dusty conditions)
Thoroughly clean complete starter
mechanism
Lubricating oil on rewind spring
becomes viscous at very low
outside temperatures (spring
windings stick together)
Clean rewind spring with standard
cleaner, then pull rope carefully
several times until normal smooth
action is restored. Then coat with
resin-free oil.
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