Wacker Neuson WM 90, Repair Manual

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WM 90 Repair Recoil Starter
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10. Recoil Starter
10.1 Recoil Starter Disassembly
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Wear eye protection when working on the recoil starter.
To release the reel spring power:
10.1.1 Hold the starter knob and pull out the starter rope.
10.1.2 Pull out the rope fully and align the rope knot in the reel with the rope
guide.
10.1.3 Hold the reel down firmly with both thumbs, taking care to not allow it
to spring back.
Note: The following procedure requires the help of an assistant.
10.1.4 Remove the knot from the reel, untie the knot and pull the rope out
toward the starter knob.
10.1.5 While controlling the reel with your thumbs, slowly wind it back as far
as it will go.
Note: When the rope is pulled out to its full length, the force stored in
the spring reaches its maximum. Take care when handling the reel.
For machines with item numbers 0009386 rev. 111 and lower;
0009340 rev. 111 and lower; 0620051 rev. 107 and lower
CAUTION