Briggs & Stratton 030430, Service And Repair Manual

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8. Carefully release the clamp on the starter and allow the
pulley to SLOWLY unwind until the rope is retracted.
Smoothly pull the rope handle several times to ensure
proper operation of the starter assembly.
Install Blower Housing / Rewind Starter
Some starters are riveted or spot welded to the blower hous-
ing and must be drilled to remove. For installation, screws
and nuts are available separately from the Illustrated Parts
List and are included with complete replacement starters.
1. Install the blower housing and torque the screws to
values listed in Engine Specifications .
2. Install the screws ( A , Figure 53) and the control panel
trim torquing the screws to values listed in Engine
Specifications .
3. Install the air cleaner assembly.
4. Fill fuel tank or open fuel shut-off valve. Connect the
spark plug wire.
Figure 53
Inspect Rewind Starter Parts
NOTE: Do not remove the spring from the pulley. Both parts
are serviced only as an assembly.
1. Inspect the pulley for wear, cracks, rough edges, or
burrs in the rope groove and look for wear in the center
hole. If wear or damage is found, replace the pulley and
spring assembly.
2. Inspect the spring for broken ends, kinks, or burrs.
If damage is found, replace the pulley and spring
assembly.
3. Inspect the starter housing for wear or burrs at the
rope eyelet, the center pivot post, and the anchor tab. If
damage is found, replace the housing.
4. Inspect the drive pawls for wear at the tips or pivot
points. Replace pawls if worn.
5. Inspect the rope for broken or frayed areas. Replace
rope if necessary.
Assemble Rewind Starter
1. Install pulley and spring assembly into starter housing.
Rotate pulley clockwise until slight resistance is felt,
which indicates that the spring has engaged in the
anchor tab.
2. Install pawl springs (if used) and pawls. Position
retainer plate on pulley. Ensure that the slots in the
retainer fit over the tabs in the pulley, then install
shoulder screw. Torque screw to value shown in
Engine
Specifications.
3. While holding retainer, rotate the pulley to extend and
retract the pawls. If they do not move properly, remove
and reinstall the retainer plate.
4. Turn pulley clockwise until the spring is wound tight.
Then allow pulley to unwind slightly until the hole in
the pulley and the eyelet in the housing are lined up.
Securely clamp the pulley and housing together to
prevent the pulley from spinning.
NOTE: Before proceeding, consult the Illustrated Parts List or
Specifi cations to ensure correct diameter and length of rope
is being installed.
5. Insert one end of starter rope through eyelet and then
through hole in pulley. Tie an overhand knot in end of
rope, then pull rope until knot is seated in pulley. Trim
excess rope if necessary.
6. Slip other end of rope through handle and insert. Tie a
knot in end of rope, then pull rope until knot is seated
in the insert. Trim excess rope if necessary.
7. Quickly burn each end of the rope with an open flame
to prevent swelling and fraying of the weave. Then
press the handle insert into the rope handle.