10 GS 461
3.4 Starter
Problem Cause Remedy
Starter rope broken Rope pulled out too vigorously as
far as stop or over edge, i.e. not
vertically
Replace starter rope
Normal wear Replace starter rope
Starter rope does not rewind Heavy fouling or rust on rewind
spring
Clean or replace rewind spring
Spring insufficiently tensioned Check rewind spring and increase
tension
Rewind spring broken Replace rewind spring
Starter rope cannot be pulled out
far enough
Rewind spring overtensioned Check rewind spring and reduce
tension
Starter rope can be pulled out
almost without
resistance (crankshaft does not
turn)
Guide peg on pawls or pawls
themselves are worn
Replace pawls
Spring clip fatigued Replace spring clip
Spring clip improperly installed Install spring clip properly
Starter rope is difficult to pull or
rewinds very slowly
Starter mechanism is very dirty Thoroughly clean complete starter
mechanism
At very low outside temperatures:
Lubricant oil on the rewind spring
becomes viscous (spring winding
stick together) or moisture has
penetrated the rewind spring
(spring windings are frozen)
Coat rewind spring with a little
standard solvent-based degreasant
(containing no chlorinated or
halogenated hydrocarbons), then
pull rope carefully several times
until normal action is restored
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