Section 04 ENGINE
Subsection 06 (REWIND STARTER)
INSPECTION
NOTE: Due to dust accumulation, rewind starter
must be periodically cleaned, inspected and relu-
bricated.
CAUTION: It is of the utmost importance that
the rewind starter spring be lubricated period-
ically using Molykote PG 54 (P/N 420 899 763).
Otherwise, rewind starter component life will
be shortened and/or rewind starter will not op-
erate properly under very cold temperatures.
Check if rope no. 1 is fraying, replace if so.
When pulling starter grip, mechanism must en-
gage within 30 cm (1 ft) of rope pulled. If not, dis-
assemble rewind starter, clean and check for dam-
aged plastic parts. Replace as required, lubricate,
reassemble and recheck. Always replace O-ring
no. 2 every time rewind starter is disassemble.
When releasing starter grip, it must return to its
stopper and stay against it. If not, check for proper
spring preload or damages. Readjust or replace as
required.
When pulling starter grip 10 times in a row, it must
return freely. If not, check for damaged parts or
lack of lubrication. Replace parts or lubricate ac-
cordingly.
REMOVAL
Using a small screwdriver, extract rope knot from
starter grip. Cut rope close to knot. Tie a knot
near starter.
Remove screws no. 3 securing rewind starter
housing no. 4 to engine then remove rewind
starter.
ROPE REPLACEMENT
Pull out rope. Hold rewind starter in a vise. Slide
rope and untie the knot. Pull out the rope com-
pletely.
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NOTE: When rope is completely pulled out, spring
preload is 4-1/2 turns.
DISASSEMBLY
Undo knot previously tied at removal. Carefully let
sheave unwind to release spring preload.
Remove push nut no. 5 and discard. Remove
locking element no. 6, O-ring no. 2, step collar
no. 7, pawl lock no. 8 and pawl no. 9.
Remove sheave no. 10 from rewind starter hous-
ing no. 4. Hold spring with a screwdriver.
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