MTD 61 series, Shop Manual

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Starters
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Recoil Starter Removal
To remove recoil assembly from the engine:
NOTE: Some engines are not equipped with an engine
shroud, depending on the application. If the engine
does not have an engine shroud, skip to step 5.
1. If the engine is installed on a mower, loosen the wing-
nut, that secures the starter rope eyelet to the han-
dlebars, enough to provide clearance for the starter
rope and slide the rope out. Allow the starter rope to
retract into the starter..
2. Remove the four screws that hold the engine shroud
to the engine. See Figure 6.1.
3. Remove the fuel cap.
4. Lift the shroud off of the engine.
5. Remove the engine cover and replace the fuel cap.
6. Remove the three nuts that secure the recoil assem-
bly and fan shroud to the engine using a 10mm
wrench. See Figure 6.2.
7. Lift the recoil assembly off of the engine.
8. Install the starter by following the previous steps in
reverse order.
9. Test run the engine in a safe area before returning it
to service.
Figure 6.1
Engine shroud
Mounting screws
When working around the fuel sys-
tem, do not bring any sources of
heat, spark, or open flame near the
work area.
! WARNING ! WARNING
Figure 6.2
Fuel cap Recoil assembly
Fuel tank
Nuts
CHAPTER 6: STARTER AND CHARGING SYSTEMS