Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 430000, User Manual

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Replace Solenoid
1. Remove nut and field coil wire from stud
terminal (Figure 47).
2. Remove solenoid mounting nuts and
solenoid.
3. Lift solenoid to disengage drive lever from
plunger.
NOTE: Hold starter in vertical position with drive
housing side down when removing and installing
solenoid.
Figure 47
Install Solenoid
NOTE: Small hole in rubber dust cover must face
starter.
1. Engage flats on plunger with fork in drive
lever and assemble solenoid to starter
(Figure 48). Torque nuts to values listed in
Section 14 - Engine Specifications.
2. Install field coil wire and nut. Torque to values
listed in Section 14 - Specifications.
3. Install starter motor. Torque screws to values
listed in Section 14 - Specifications.
Figure 48
Remove Pinion Gear Assembly
1. Remove solenoid.
2. Remove starter thru bolts ( A , Figure 49).
Figure 49
3. Place starter on bench with drive housing up.
4. While holding starter housing, lift off drive end
housing with drive lever.
NOTE: DO NOT separate housing from brush end
cap or allow armature to move up or it will be
necessary to reassemble brushes.
5. Separate split retainer using small screw
driver and remove upper retainer ( A , Figure
50).
6. Use a 14 mm deep socket and drive lower
retainer from snap ring ( B ).
Figure 50
7. Pry off snap rings using small screwdriver
(Figure 51).