Section 03
ENGINE
Sub-Section 07
(REWIND STARTER)
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REMOVAL
Using a small screwdriver, extract rope knot from
starter grip
no. 13
. Cut rope close to knot. Tie a
knot near starter.
Remove screws
no. 3
and washers
no. 2
secur-
ing rewind starter
no. 1
to engine then remove re-
wind starter.
DISASSEMBLY
To remove rope from rewind starter mechanism:
– First remove locking ring
no. 12
, locking spring
no. 11
, circlip
no. 10
, pawl lock
no. 9
and pawl
no. 8
.
– Remove sheave
no. 5
from starter housing
no. 1
.
– Disengage key
no. 7
and pull out rope
no. 6
.
GENTLY TAP ON KEY
ASSEMBLY
At assembly, position spring
no. 4
outer end into
spring guide notch then wind the spring counter-
clockwise into guide.
1. Outer end into guide notch
NOTE:
Due to dust accumulation, rewind starter
must be periodically cleaned, inspected and relu-
bricated.
Lubricate spring assembly with silicone com-
pound grease (P/N 420 8970 61) and position into
starter housing as illustrated.
◆
WARNING
Since the spring is tightly wound inside the
guide it may fly out when rewind is handled.
Always handle with care.
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CAUTION
It is of the utmost importance that the re-
wind starter spring(s) be lubricated periodi-
cally using specific lubricants. Otherwise,
rewind starter component life will be short-
ened and/or rewind starter will not operate
properly under very cold temperatures.
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CAUTION
This lubricant must NOT be used on rewind
starter locking spring as it does not stay on
under vibration.
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