Briggs & Stratton 115400, Manual

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REWIND STARTERS
Remove Rewind Starter Housings
(Typical)
1. Remove four screws ( A ) hol ding rewind
starter housing ([ B ] Fig. 1) and remove.
2. If riveted, drill through rivets. Clean all
debris.
Fig. 1
For starters that are spot welded to blower
housing:
3. Drill out spot welds ( A ) using a
3/16 i n. (4.8
mm)
drill bit ([ B ] Fig. 2). Drill only deep
enough to loosen spot welds.
Fig. 2
4. Reinstall using original screws or use nuts
and bolts ([C] Fig. 2) as listed in the
Illustrated Parts List (IPL).
Install Rope And Handle Assembly
Handles With Inserts
NOTE
: Some units do not use an insert in the
handle.
1. To determine proper length of starter rope,
see SECTION 14- ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS.
Cut as necessary.
2. Insert rope ( A ) through starter handle ( B )
and starter hand le insert ( C ).
3. Tie knot on end of rope, leaving
approxi mately 1/2 in. (13 mm) ([ D ] Fig. 3)
of rope left. Pull knot into handle insert
and pull insert into starter handle.
CAUTION:
Knot must be an overhand knot ( E )
so it will not pull through pulley, hole in handle
and/or insert.
Fig. 3