Service Manual
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GTS 200
Rewind Starter
3. Disconnect
fuel line at carburetor and clamp fuel line.
Remove three (3) screws holding fuel tank to blower
housing and screw and spacer holding tank to cylinder
,
Fig. 69.
Note:
Some models have fuel tanks that are held on the
engine with a fuel tank mounting bracket. One screw holds
tank to bottom of fuel tank bracket. The other screw holds
tank to side of cylinder with a screw
, rubber washer and
plastic spacer
. Slide fuel tank up off fuel tank bracket.
1
1
2
Fig 69
– Removing Fuel T
ank
1. Screw 2. Fuel
tank
4. Remove
screw holding oil fill tube to blower housing and
remove tube, Fig. 70.
Note:
Some engines have a fuel tank bracket mounted on
the rear of the engine that must be removed before the
blower housing can be removed. 21” commercial mower
engines use a four (4) quart fuel tank.
1
1
2
3
Fig. 70
– Removing Oil Fill T
ube
1. Screws
(2)
2.
Blower housing and
rewind starter
3.
Dipstick and oil fill tube
5. Remove
four (4) screws, two (2) from front and two (2)
from rear of blower housing, Fig. 71.
Note:
Rewind starters used on these engines are riveted to
the blower housing. Replacement starters are supplied with
screws and nuts to replace the rivets for mounting starter
.
1
1
1
Fig. 71
– Removing Blower Housing
1. Screw
Disassemble
Rewind Starter
Remove Rope
1. Pull
starter rope out as far as it will go.
2.
While holding pulley and starter housing, pull pulley end
of rope out and untie knot at end of rope.
3.
Remove rope and handle from starter
.
4.
Slowly release pulley to release spring tension.
Inspect Rope
1. Inspect
rope for fraying or broken strands.
2.
Replace if frayed or broken strands are found.
3.
If re-using old rope, burn each end of rope with an open
flame.
4. W
ipe with waste cloth, using caution, while it is still hot,
to prevent swelling and unravelling.
Note:
When installing a new rope, check parts list to be
sure correct diameter and rope length is used. The service
replacement rope is cut to length as required: See
T
able No. 1.
Table No. 1
Rewind Starter Rope Specifications
Rope Size
Length
R
ope
Si
ze
Inches Meters
#5 88–5/8 2.25