Section 5: Rewind Starters; General; Rewind Assembly Removal - Generac Power Systems GN190H Service And Repair Manual

SECTION 5: REWIND STARTERS

GENERAL

The rewind starter used on most GN series engines is a
manual starter that uses a spring to rewind the starter rope
after it has been pulled. Pulling the rope winds up a clock-
type spiral spring in the starter housing. When the rope is
released, the spring unwinds and causes the rope to wind
around the pulley.
When the rope is pulled outward and away from the engine,
spring-loaded "starter dogs" engage the pulley, and the
engine is cranked.
When the rope is allowed to return, the starter dogs do not
engage the pulley.

REWIND ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

The rewind starter assembly is retained to the engine blower
housing by screws and lock washers (see Figure 5.1). Remove the
screws and lock washers, then remove the complete starter
rewind assembly.
1. Housing
2. Spring
3. Dog Spring
4. Starter Dog
5. Retainer Pawl
6. Screw
Figure 5.2 — Exploded View of Rewind Starter (Old Style)
Figure 5.1 — Rewind Assembly Removal
7. Pulley
8. Spring and Spring
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9. Handle Insert
10. Handle
11. Rope