Service Manual

8-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Starter System
Pinion Clutch Inspection
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Turn the pinion gear by hand. The pinion gear should turn clockwise
freely.
If the pinion clutch does not operate as it should, or if it makes noise,
replace the pinion clutch.
Recoil Starter Removal
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Remove:
Recoil Starter Mounting Nuts [A]
Recoil Starter [B]
Recoil Starter Installation
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Install the recoil starter and tighten the mounting nuts.
Torque - Recoil Starter Mounting Nuts: 5.9 N m (0.60 kgf m, 52 in lb)
Recoil Starter Disassembly
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Remove the recoil starter (see Recoil Starter Removal).
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Pull the handle [A] out 30 cm (1 ft), and clamp the rope [B] with the
clip [C] so it can not wind back onto the reel [D].
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Pry the knot [E] out of the handle and untie it.
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Remove the handle from the rope.
Wear gloves to avoid injury for the remaining steps.
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While carefully holding the reel [A] and case [B], remove the clip.
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Unwind the spring tension slowly.
NOTE
Do not wedge the rope between the reel and case.