Service Manual

Retainer
Pinion
Stop
Pinion
Figure 3-27
Removal Alternator
1. Follow steps 1,
2, 3 under Removal
Ignition on page 16.
2. Remove the two screws retaining the alter-
nator to the engine block.
3. Pull the alternator wire and rubber grommet
out of the block.
Installation Alternator
1. Install the alternator and secure with two
fasteners. The screws should be tightened
to 1.0 1.6 kg-m (7-11 ft-lbs). Route the
wire and grommet through the opening in
the engine block. See Fig. 3-28.
Figure 3-28
2. Take care that the alternator wire does not
become pinched behind the starter motor.
3. Reinstall all shrouding, air cleaner and fuel
tank. Follow steps
4, 5, 6 on page 17 on
Installation Ignition.
RECOIL STARTER
All OHV engines, including electric start, are
equipped with recoil starters. Recoil starter
service is performed as follows:
Removal and Disassembly
Recoil Starter
1. Remove the four screws retaining the starter
to the blower housing. See Fig. 3-29. Note
the orientation
of the recoil rope for proper
reassembly.
Figure 3-29
2. Turn the starter over and unwind the starter
rope to release spring tension on the starter
pulley. See step 1, 2, 3 on Rope Replace-
ment, page
21. Carefully remove the recoil
assembly retaining nut. The nut is under a
slight amount of spring pressure. Slowly
back off the nut until the spring pressure is
released. See Fig. 3-30.
Figure 3-30
3. Lift off the friction plate and expose the
starter pawl guide. See Fig. 3-31. Note how
the guide is installed and remove it.
Figure 3-31
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