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Service
Manual
Moby XL, SE-803
Engine Repair Cont.
RECOIL STARTER
CAUTION: The recoil spring is wound with significant force. When removed from the starter body, it
will rapidly unwind. It is recommended that you wear gloves and eye protection when removing the
starter spring.
The recoil starter is made up of the rope, spool and rewind spring. On the engine side
is the starter pawl and the nut securing it to the crankshaft.
If the recoil starter fails to retract the rope, or if the rope is broken or frayed, it will be
necessary to disassemble the starter.
Remove the small screw located in the center of the rope spool that secures the spool
to the starter body. This will expose all of the starter components.
Inspect the spool for any sign of warping, cracks or chips. Replace as necessary.
Ensure that the rope is not frayed and is tightly secured with knots to both the starter
handle and the spool. Inspect the starter body for any cracks or other damage.
Replace as needed.
Inspect the starter pawl cup and the spring-loaded pawl located within the cup. The
pawl pivots on a spring, and should have constant tension keeping it in place. If the
starter pawl spring is broken, it will be necessary to replace the pawl cup.
The spring is retained within the starter body by the spool as well as clips formed in
both ends of the spring. Check to ensure that the spring is not broken, and that the
ends are properly installed in the starter body. If the spring shows no signs of
breakage, it may not be necessary to remove it from the starter body.
When installing a new spring, use caution, as it is wound with significant force.
New replacement springs come pre-wound and wrapped with tie-wire.
Carefully grasp the spring with needle nosed pliers and hold it oriented in place
prior to removal of the tie-wire. With the tie-wire carefully removed, it will be
possible to insert the spring into the starter housing.
Ensure that the outside end of the spring (A) is properly positioned in the recoil
starter housing, and when the spool is placed over the top of the spring, the tab
on the inside of the spring (B) is properly located in the provision on the spool.
Prior to placing the spool over the rewind spring, apply a small amount of
grease to the inner wall of the center hole on the spool.
Wind the rope on the spool about three turns counterclockwise, as viewed from
the starter pawl side. Install the starter spool into the case, making sure that
the spool engages with the inner end of the rewind spring.
Install washer and screw holding starter spool in the case.
Recoil Starter cont.
