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MANUAL STARTER
RECOIL STARTER CLEANING AND INSPECTION
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RECOIL STARTER
CLEANING AND
INSPECTION
Wash metal components in solvent and dry with
compressed air.
Inspect the rewind spring for broken end loops
and weak tension.
Examine the starter pawl for wear.
Inspect the starter components for wear. Replace
as necessary.
Inspect starter rope. Replace rope if frayed. Cut
new rope 96.5 in. (245 cm) in length. Fuse ends of
rope to a length of 1/2 in. (12 mm).
Examine the pulley and the starter housing. Look
for sharp edges and rough surfaces that could
fray the starter rope. File and polish to remove.
Examine the starter and starter lockout parts.
Replace any worn or damaged parts.
RECOIL STARTER
ASSEMBLY
Place starter spring shield into the starter housing.
Clamp base of Starter Spring Winder and Installer,
P/N 392093, in a vise. Insert release plate into
spring winder base.
WARNING
Wear safety glasses while disassembling
and assembling manual starters because
of rewind spring tension.
1. Shield
COA1360
1. Base
2. Plate
CO3593
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