Service Manual

4. If necessary, carefully remove the starter spring

from the starter housing using a needle-nose

pliers.

NOTE: Once the starter spring is removed from the

starter housing, a service replacement spring

(prewound and contained in a spring retainer)

should be used to reassemble the starter.

Reinstallation of the old starter spring is not

recommended.

5. Remove the starter rope from the pulley.

6. Remove the rope guide bushing from the starter

housing.

Inspection and Service

1. Inspect the starter rope for wear or frays. Replace

the rope if necessary.

2. Inspect the starter pulley for worn pawl

engagement teeth. Also check for wear on the

surface of pulley that is in contact with the

starter spring.

3. Make sure old grease and dirt are cleaned from

all starter components before reassembling.

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MAJOR COMPONENTS (cont.)

DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, & REPAIR

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