Generac Power Systems GN190H, Service And Repair Manual

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GENERAL
The rewind starter used on most GN series engines is a
manual starter that uses a spring to rewind the starter rope
after it has been pulled. Pulling the rope winds up a clock-
type spiral spring in the starter housing. When the rope is
released, the spring unwinds and causes the rope to wind
around the pulley.
When the rope is pulled outward and away from the engine,
spring-loaded “starter dogs” engage the pulley, and the
engine is cranked.
When the rope is allowed to return, the starter dogs do not
engage the pulley.
REWIND ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
The rewind starter assembly is retained to the engine blower
housing by screws and lock washers (see Figure 5.1). Remove the
screws and lock washers, then remove the complete starter
rewind assembly.
Figure 5.1 — Rewind Assembly Removal
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SECTION 5: REWIND STARTERS
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Figure 5.2 — Exploded View of Rewind Starter (Old Style)
1. Housing
2. Spring
3. Dog Spring
4. Starter Dog
5. Retainer Pawl
6. Screw
7. Pulley
8. Spring and Spring
Keeper
9. Handle Insert
10. Handle
11. Rope