Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 10V300, Repair Manual

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NOTE: If rope is broken, verify that tension
increases when pulley is rotated by hand in a
counter-clockwise direction.
C. Verify that the rope eyelet in the rewind starter
housing is in good condition (without burrs or
excessive wear).
D. Inspect rope for cuts, breaks, or fraying. If rope
replacement is necessary, see Replace Rewind
Starter Rope.
2. Orient rewind starter as noted before removal.
NOTE: Rewind starter may be installed in the 2
o'clock, 8 o'clock, 10 o'clock, or 12 o'clock positions.
3. See Figure 115. Loosely install three hex flange
screws ( A ) to fasten rewind starter ( B ) to blower
housing.
NOTE: To ensure that pawls evenly engage flywheel
starter cup, pull starter rope, tighten hex flange
screws until snug, and then release starter rope.
4. Alternately tighten three hex flange screws to 25-35
lb-in (2.8-4 N-m).
Replace Rewind Starter Rope
1. See Figure 116. Pull rope part way out and tie a
temporary knot ( A ).
2. Remove insert ( B ) from handle ( C ).
3. Pull knot ( D ) out of recess in insert. Untie knot and
remove insert and handle from rope.
4. See Figure 117. Untie temporary knot and pull
rope out as far as it will go. Secure pulley with a
screwdriver ( E ) to prevent further rotation.
5. Grasp knot ( F ) with a needle nose pliers and pull rope
out through rewind starter housing eyelet ( G ) and
pulley hole ( H ).
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6. Using old rope as a gauge, cut new rope to size.
NOTE: For ease of installation and to prevent fraying
or unraveling, either melt the rope end or use a
suitable rope whipping compound.
7. Tie a knot ( I ) at one end of rope.
NOTE: Use a figure-eight type knot for the best
security.
NOTE: If rope was broken or screwdriver was not
inserted to hold position of pulley, turn pulley in a
Not for
Reproduction