Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring

Removing the fan housing

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1

 

 

KN

1

1

133BA014

 

NRemove screws (1)

NPush hand guard upward

Replace torn starter cord

2

3

4

4

001BA096 KN

 

NCarefully press the spring clip (2) off of the axle with a screw driver or suitable pliers

NCarefully remove the rope rotor with washer (3) and pawl (4)

The rewind spring can jump out – risk of injury!

5

133BA016 KN

NLever the rope out of the starter handle with a screwdriver

NRemove the remainder of the rope from the rotor and starter handle

NThread a new ElastoStart starter rope from top to bottom through the handle and rope guide bush (5)

NThread the rope through the rotor and secure it in the rotor with a simple overhand knot

NCoat the bearing bore in the rope rotor with non-resionous oil – slip the rope rotor onto the starter post – turn it back and forth a little until the anchor loop of the rewind spring engages

English

2

3

4

4

001BA096 KN

 

NRefit the pawl (4) in the rope rotor

NPlace the washer (3) on the starter post

NPress the spring clip (2) on to the starter post and over the pegs of the pawl with a screwdriver or suitable pliers – the spring clip must point in the clockwise direction – as in the picture

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