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Series 4144 Components FC, FS, KM
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
Starter rope does not rewind
Very dirty or corroded
Clean rewind spring or replace rope
rotor
Insufficient spring tension
Check rewind spring and increase
tension
Rewind spring broken
Install new rope rotor
Starter rope cannot be pulled out
far enough
Spring overtensioned
Check rewind spring and reduce
tension
Starter rope can be pulled out
almost without resistance
(crankshaft does not turn)
Guide pegs on pawls or pawls
themselves are worn
Fit new pawls
Spring clip on pawl fatigued
Fit new spring clip
Starter rope is difficult to pull or
rewinds very slowly
Starter mechanism is very dirty
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 little
standard solvent-based degreasant
(containing no chlorinated or
halogenated hydrocarbons), then
pull rope carefully several times
until normal action is restored
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