Disassemble Rewind Starter (161400, 235400, 245400) - Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 05000 Manual

Disassemble Rewind Starter (161400,
235400, 245400)
1. Pull starter rope out as far as it will go.
2. Lock pulley to prevent it from retracting in
starter housing.
3. Extract rope at pulley and cut off knot.
4. Remove rope and handle from rewind
starter.
5. Unlock pulley and slowly release spring
tension.
6. Inspect rope for fraying and broken
strands. Replace if worn.
If reusing old rope:
• Burn pulley end of rope to prevent
swelling and unraveling.
7. Remove retainer screw (A), small washer
(B), retainer (C), brake spring (D), and
large washer ([E] Fig. 11).
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8. Lift out pawls (A) and pawl springs (B).
9. Rotate pulley (C) until it feels free.
Prevent Eye Injury. Wear eye protection
when working on rewind starter pulleys and
springs.
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Fig. 11
WARNING
10. Lift out pulley. The starter spring cup (D)
will normally remain in starter housing ([E]
Fig. 12).
Fig. 12
11. Remove spring an d cup (A) from starter
housing ([B] Fig. 13) or pulley.
Fig. 13
NOTE
: Do not remove spring from cup. Cup and
spring are serviced as an assembly.