Figure 15

 

 

 

 

Inspect Rewind Starter Parts

 

 

Assemble Rewind Starter

1. Inspect the pulley for wear, cracks, rough edges, or

1.

Install pulley and spring assembly into starter housing.

 

 

 

Reproduction

 

burrs in the rope groove and look for wear in the center

 

Rotate pulley clockwise u til slight resistance is felt,

 

hole. If wear or damage is found, replace the pulley and

 

which indicates that the spri g has engaged in the

 

spring assembly.

 

 

 

anchor tab.

2. Inspect the spring for broken ends, kinks, or burrs.

2.

Install pawl spr ngs and pawls. Position retainer plate on

 

If damage is found, replace the pulley and spring

 

pulley. Ensure hat he slots in the retainer fit over the

 

assembly.

 

 

 

tabs in the p lley, then install shoulder screw. Torque

3.

Inspect the starter housing f r wear r burrs at the

 

screw to 30 in. lb. (3 Nm).

 

rope eyelet, the center pivot p

st, and the anchor tab. If

3.

While holding retainer, rotate the pulley to extend and

 

damage is found, replace the housing.

 

 

retract the pawls. If they do not move properly, remove

4. Inspect the drive pawls for wear at the tips or pivot

 

and reinstall the retainer plate.

 

points. Replace pawls if worn.Not

 

4.

Turn pulley clockwise until the spring is wound tight.

5.

Inspect the rope for broken or

rayed areas. Replace ro

 

Then allow the pulley to unwind slightly until the hole

 

in the pulley and the eyelet in the housing are lined

 

if necessary.

for

 

 

 

up. Securely clamp the pulley and housing together to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

prevent the pulley from spinning.

 

 

 

 

5.

Insert one end of starter rope through the eyelet and

 

 

 

 

 

then through hole in pulley. Tie an overhand knot in the

 

 

 

 

 

end of rope, then pull rope until knot is seated in pulley,

 

 

 

 

 

Trim excess rope if necessary.

 

 

 

 

6.

Slip other end of rope through handle and insert. Tie a

 

 

 

 

 

knot in end of rope, then pull rope until knot is seated in

 

 

 

 

 

the insert. Trim excess rope if necessary.

 

 

 

 

7.

Quickly burn each end of the rope with an open flame to

 

 

 

 

 

prevent swelling and fraying of the weave. Then press

 

 

 

 

 

the handle insert into the rope handle.

 

 

 

 

8.

Carefully release the clamp on the starter and allow

 

 

 

 

 

the pulley to slowly unwind until the rope is retracted.

 

 

 

 

 

Smoothly pull the rope handle several times to ensure

 

 

 

 

 

proper operation of the starter assembly.

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