12 MS 441, MS 441 C
4.4 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
Starter rope does not rewind Very dirty or corroded Clean or replace rewind spring
Spring not properly tensioned Check rewind spring and increase
tension
Rewind spring broken Fit new 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 pawl or pawl itself is
worn
Spring clip fatigued
Fit new pawl Fit new spring clip
Starter rope is difficult to pull or
rewinds very slowly
Starter mechanism is very dirty Thoroughly clean complete starter
mechanism
Lubricating oil on rewind spring
becomes viscous at very low
outside temperatures (spring
windings stick together)
Coat rewind spring with a little
standard solvent-based degreasant
(not containing any chlorinated or
halogenated hydrocarbons), then
pull rope carefully several times
until normal action is restored
Decompression valve is not open Open decompression valve and
check, replace if necessary
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