Yamaha VK540EF, Service Manual, Page: 296 / 439

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RECOIL STARTER
ENG
NOTE:
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REMOVAL
1. Remove:
Starter handle 1
Ground lead 2
To remove the starter handle, untie the knot 3
in the starter rope and then re-tie a knot 4 in the
rope end so that it is not pulled into the recoil
starter case
5 .
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INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Drive plate 1
Cracks / bends / damage Replace.
Spring 2 (drive plate)
Wear / damage Replace.
Starter rope 3
Wear / breaks / damage Replace.
Starter spring 4
Cracks / bends / damage Replace.
Sheave drum 5
Cracks / damage Replace.
Drive pawl 6
Return spring 7
Wear / cracks / damage Replace.