Disassembling The Recoil Starter; Checking The Recoil Starter - Yamaha MX250 Service Manual

RECOIL STARTER
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DISASSEMBLING THE RECOIL STARTER

1.
Remove:
• Starter handle "1"
TIP
Before untying the knot "a" above the starter handle, make
a knot "b" on the rope so that the rope is not pulled into the
case.
2.
Remove:
• Drive plate screw "1"
• Drive plate/Clip
• Drive pawls
• Springs
TIP
Release the spring preload before removing the drive plate
screw "1". Hook the rope into the sheave drum slot "a" and
turn the sheave drum assembly clockwise.
3.
Remove:
• Sheave drum assembly "1"
• Starter spring "2"
• Starter rope
NOTICE
Be sure to press down on the sheave drum assembly,
because the spring will spread out suddenly when it is
removed from the starter case.

CHECKING THE RECOIL STARTER

1.
Check:
• Starter rope
Wear/damage  Replace.
• Starter case
Cracks/damage  Replace.
• Starter spring
Dirt  Clean and apply grease.
Wear/damage  Replace.
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