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FC 75, FC 85, FH 75, FS 75, FS 80, FS 85, HL 75, KM 85, KW 85
4.2
Rewind Starter
Condition
Cause
Remedy
Starter rope broken
Rope pulled out too vigorously as
far as stop or over edge, i.e. not
vertically
Fit new starter rope
Normal wear
Fit new starter rope
Rewind spring broken (starter rope
does not rewind)
Spring overtensioned – no reserve
when rope is fully extended
Fit new rewind spring
Very dirty or corroded
Clean rewind spring or install new
spring
Starter rope can be pulled out
almost without resistance
(crankshaft does not turn)
Guide peg on pawl or pawl itself
is worn
Fit new pawl
Spring clip fatigued
Fit new spring clip
Starter rope is difficult to pull and
rewinds very slowly
Starter mechanism very dirty
(dusty conditions)
Thoroughly clean complete starter
mechanism
Lubricating oil on rewind spring
becomes viscous at very low
outside temperatures (spring
windings stick together)
Coat rewind spring with a standard
solvent-based degreasant
(containing no chlorinated or
halogenated hydrocarbons). Then
pull rope carefully several times
until normal action is restored