Installation - Yamaha VK540EF Service Manual

RECOIL STARTER
ESS00180

INSTALLATION

1. Hook the starter spring around the post in the
starter case. Carefully wind the spring coun-
terclockwise, and fit the spring into the case.
NOTE:
After installing the spring thoroughly apply low-
temperature grease.
2. Pass the starter rope end into the sheave
drum, and knot the rope end. Then fit the
knot into the cutout in the sheave drum.
3. Wind:
S Starter rope (2 turns counterclockwise)
(to sheave drum)
4. Install:
S Sheave drum
(into starter case)
NOTE:
Be sure the inner hook on the starter spring
hooks around the post on the sheave drum.
5. Apply:
S Grease (lightly)
(to pivot point of the drive pawl)
Low-temperature grease
6. Install:
S Drive pawl 1
S Return spring 2
NOTE:
Hook the return spring end to the drive pawl 1 .
Then, hook other end of the return spring to the
post 3 on the sheave drum.
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