AD Boivin 2002 Snow Hawk, Service Manual

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RECOIL STARTER 5 - 3
Removal
Remove the screws and the washers that attach the recoil
starter to the engine, then remove the recoil starter.
Dismantling
To free the cord from the recoil starter mechanism :
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Remove the retaining ring, the snap spring, the E-clip
and the pawl.
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Lift the pulley out of the starter housing.
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Release the wedge and withdraw the cord.
Re-assembling
When reassembling, insert the outside end of the spring in the
notch of the guide then roll the spring into the guide turning it
counter-clockwise.
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WARNING
Because it is so tightly rolled inside the guide, it is
possible that the spring will pop out when it is being
manipulated. Always handle it with care.
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NOTICE:
Periodically, it is necessary to clean, inspect and lubricate the
recoil starter because of the dust that collects in it.
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CAUTION
It is of the greatest importance that the starter spring be
lubricated on a regular basis using the specified
lubricants. If this is not done, the parts of the starter will
not last as long as they could and / or the recoil starter
could perform poorly at very cold temperatures.
Turn in a counter-
clockwise direction
Outside
extremity of
spring in notch