7.2
Section 7
Retractable Starter
6. Tie a single knot in one end of the new rope.
7. Rotate the pulley counterclockwise (when viewed
from pawl side of pulley) until the spring is tight
(approximately 6 full turns of pulley).
8. Rotate the pulley clockwise until the rope hole in
the pulley is aligned with the rope guide bushing
of the starter housing.
NOTE: Do not allow the pulley/spring to unwind.
Enlist the aid of a helper if necessary, or
use a C-clamp to hold the pulley in
position.
9. Insert the new rope through the rope hole in the
starter pulley and the rope guide bushing of the
housing. See Figure 7-3.
Keep Pulley
from Rotating
Rope
Guide
Bushing
Rope Hole
in Pulley
Figure 7-3. Installing Rope.
10. Tie a slipknot approximately 12 in. from the free
end of the rope. Hold the pulley firmly and allow it
to rotate slowly until the slipknot reaches the
guide bushing of the housing.
11. Slip the handle and rope retainer onto the rope.
Tie a single knot at the end of the rope. Install the
rope retainer into the starter handle.
12. Untie the slipknot and pull on the handle until the
rope is fully extended. Slowly retract the rope into
the starter. When the spring is properly tensioned,
the rope will retract fully and the handle will stop
against the starter housing.
Pawls (Dogs) Replacement
To replace the pawls, follow disassembly steps 1-4 and
reassembly steps 3-8 on the following pages. A pawl
repair kit is available which includes the following
components:
Description
Qty.
Pawl Retainer
Center Screw
Pawl (Dog) Spring
Brake Spring
Starter Pawl (Dog)
Brake Washer
Washer
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
Disassembly
WARNING: Spring Under Tension!
Do not remove the center screw from starter until the
spring tension is released. Removing the center screw
before releasing spring tension, or improper starter
disassembly, can cause the sudden and potentially
dangerous release of the spring. Follow these
instructions carefully to ensure personal safety and
proper starter disassembly. Make sure adequate face
protection is worn by all persons in the area.
1. Release spring tension and remove the handle
and starter rope. (Refer to “Rope Replacement,”
steps 2 through 5 on page 7.1)
2. Remove the center screw, washer, and pawl
retainer. See Figure 7-4.
3. Remove the brake spring and brake washer. See
Figure 7-5.
4. Carefully note the positions of the pawls and pawl
springs before removing them.
Remove the pawls and pawl springs from the
starter pulley.
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