Disassembly (Old Style); Reassembly; Disassembly (New Style) - Generac Power Systems GN190H Service And Repair Manual

DISASSEMBLY (OLD STYLE)

1. Pry up the HANDLE INSERT, to expose knot In ROPE (see
Figure 5.2).
2. Untie knot in ROPE. Remove HANDLE INSERT and HANDLE.
3. Slowly release spring tension on the PULLEY, after the
ROPE has been drawn through the HANDLE.
4. Remove the SCREW. Then, remove the RETAINER PAWL,
STARTER DOGS, DOG SPRINGS, and SPRING.
5. Lift out the PULLEY.

REASSEMBLY

1. Place SPRING and SPRING KEEPER into position, turn to lock
into position (see Figure 5.2). The spring should be lightly
coated with grease.
2. Place the PULLEY, along with SPRING and SPRING KEEPER,
into the HOUSING. Install SPRING, STARTER DOGS and
DOG SPRINGS.
Figure 5.3 — Exploded View of Rewind Starter (New Style)
3. Install RETAINER PAWL and SCREW. Tighten the SCREW to
65-75 inch-pounds.
4. Wind the PULLEY counterclockwise until tight. Then, allow
it to unwind until the hole in the PULLEY lines up with the
eyelet in the HOUSING.
5. Pull the ROPE up through the eyelet in the HOUSING, then
through the HANDLE and HANDLE INSERT. Tie a left-hand
knot in the rope.
6. Install the HANDLE INSERT into the HANDLE.
7. Test the starter for proper operation.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
CAP SCREWS ON REWIND TO BLOWER COVER
84 INCH POUNDS

DISASSEMBLY (NEW STYLE)

Disassembly of new style rewind starter is not cost effec-
tive, except for ROPE or HANDLE replacement (see Figure 5.3).
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SECTION 5: REWIND STARTERS