Snow Hawk 600HO, Set-Up, Service And Shop Manual

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REWIND STARTER 5 - 3
INSPECTION
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NOTICE:
Due to dust accumulation, rewind starter must be periodically
cleaned, inspected and re-lubricated.
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CAUTION
It is of the utmost importance that the rewind starter spring be
lubricated periodically using Molykote PG 54 (P/N 420 899
763). Otherwise, rewind starter component life will be
shortened and/or rewind starter will not operate properly under
very cold temperatures.
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Check if rope # 6 is fraying, replace if so.
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When pulling starter grip, mechanism must engage
within 30 cm (1 ft) of rope pulled. If not, disassemble
rewind starter, clean and check for damaged plastic
parts. Replace as required, lubricate, reassemble and
recheck. Always replace O-ring
# 10 every time rewind
starter is disassemble.
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When releasing starter grip, it must return to its stopper
and stay against it. If not, check for proper spring
preload or damages. Readjust or replace as required.
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When pulling starter grip 10 times in a row, it must
return freely. If not, check for damaged parts or lack of
lubrication. Replace parts or lubricate accordingly.
REMOVAL
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Using a small screwdriver, extract rope knot from starter
grip # 17 . Cut rope close to knot. Tie a knot near starter.
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Remove screw # 14 securing rewind starter to engine
then remove rewind starter.