Briggs & Stratton 276535, Repair Manual

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2-Cycle Snow Engine
Section 4 - Engine Overhaul
Page 20
REWIND STARTER REPLACEMENT
Except for the rope, the rewind starter parts are not
serviceable. If damage or wear occurs, the complete
assembly must be replaced using the hardware included
with the new rewind starter.
1. Mark the orientation of the pull-handle on the
shroud.
2. Remove shroud (see page 9).
3. Drill out the rivets securing the rewind starter to
the shroud.
4. Install the new rewind starter with the hardware
provided and mount the nuts on top.
Rope Replacement
1. Remove shroud from engine (see page 9).
2. Ensure rope is 84 inches in length.
3. Rotate rewind pulley counterclockwise -6
revolutions and align hole in pulley with hole in
housing.
4. Insert rope as shown in figure 57 and tie a knot.
Fig. 57
5. Tie a temporary knot in the excess rope to prevent
it from retracting.
6. Install starter handle as shown in figure 58.
Fig. 58
7. Re-install shroud to engine.
8. Remove temporary knot and allow rope to retract.
(OPTIONAL) ELECTRIC STARTER
REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the two bolts that secure the electric
starter to the engine.
2. Remove switch from equipment.
3. Install new starter with the existing hardware and
mount switch to equipment.