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Recoil Starter
0745-012
NOTE: The engine must be removed to access the
recoil starter (see Engine section).
REMOVING/DISASSEMBLING
1. Remove the cap screws (A) securing the recoil
starter to the engine cover.
2. Pull the rope out of the housing (noting the direction
in which the rope is wound for assembling) and align
with the notch in the roller; then release the spring
pressure on the reel (B).
3. Remove the knot from the end of the rope; then
remove the shoulder screw (C) securing the drive
plate (D) to the reel and remove the plate.
4. Mark the ratchet arms (E) for assembling purposes;
then remove the ratchets and account for the friction
spring (F).
NOTE: The ratchet arms must be installed in their
respective positions.
5. Slowly remove the reel. Account for the spiral spring
(G).
INSPECTING
1. Inspect the spring retaining notch in the recoil hous-
ing and inspect the loop of the spring for wear or
cracking.
NOTE: Note the orientation of the spring for assem-
bling purposes.
2. Inspect the flat areas of the reel for wear.
ASSEMBLING/INSTALLING
1. Install the reel assembly with rope wound in the
appropriate direction (noted during disassembling).
2. Install the ratchet arms; then install the drive plate
and secure it with the shoulder screw. Tighten to 57
in.-lb.
3. Route the recoil rope through the rope guide of the
recoil housing and through the recoil handle; then tie
a knot in the rope.
4. Wind the rope counterclockwise 3-4 turns around the
reel; then secure the recoil starter to the engine cover.
Tighten to 96 in.-lb.
! WARNING
Always wear safety glasses when servicing the recoil
starter.
KEY
A. Cap Screw
B. Reel
C. Shoulder Screw
D. Drive Plate
E. Ratchet Arm Set
F. Friction Spring
G. Spiral Spring
! WARNING
Exercise extreme caution when removing as the spiral
spring may disengage and cause severe injury.
! WARNING
Exercise extreme caution when installing as the spiral
spring may disengage and cause severe injury.
