10.To tension the rewind spring, first guide the rope through the notch on the edge of the rope rotor and form a loop, use it to turn the rope rotor 4–5 times counterclockwise.

11.Then hold the rope rotor tight, pull out the twisted rope and untangle it.

12.Release the rope rotor, slowly let go of the starter rope so that it is wound up on the rope rotor.

13.Refit the flywheel/starter cover (1) and screw in the four screws (2).

4. Replacing pawl (Ref. Fig. 13):

The pawl functions as a link between the rope rotor and the crankshaft (by engaging and disengaging the starter cup) and needs to be replaced if damaged.

1.Unscrew the screws (2) on the flywheel/starter cover (1) and remove the cover from the engine unit.

2.Remove the spring clip (8), then remove the damaged

pawl (9).

3.Install a new pawl.

4.Refit the spring clip (8) and the flywheel/starter cover (1) in succession.

Fig. 13

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Panasonic 999000 owner manual Replacing pawl Ref. Fig