CLEANING AND INSPECTION
Wash metal components in solvent and dry with compressed air.
Inspect the rewind spring for broken end loops and weak tension.
Examine the starter pawl for wear.
Inspect the starter components for wear. Replace as necessary.
Inspect starter rope. Replace rope if frayed. Cut new rope 96.5 in. (245 cm) in length. Fuse ends of rope to a length of 1/2 in. (12 mm).
Examine the pulley and the starter housing. Look for sharp edges and rough surfaces that could fray the starter rope. File and polish to remove.
Examine the starter and starter lockout parts. Replace any worn or damaged parts.
ASSEMBLY
Wear safety glasses while disassembling and assembling manual starters because of rewind spring tension.
Place starter spring shield into the starter housing.
- Shield
Using Starter Spring Winder and Installer, P/N 392093, clamp spring winder base in a vise. Insert release plate into spring winder base.
- Base
- Plate
