Yamaha VK540EF Service Manual page 300

RECOIL STARTER
7. Install:
S Spring (drive plate)
S Spring seat
S Drive plate
S Special washer
S Washer
S Spring washer
S Nut
NOTE:
Be sure the cutout portion in the drive plate fits
over the post on the drive pawl.
Nut (drive plate):
10 Nm (1.0 mSkg, 7.2 ftSlb)
LOCTITE
8. Pull about 10 cm (4 in) of starter rope from
out of the cutout portion in the sheave drum,
and rotate the sheave drum 5 times counter-
clockwise to preload the starter spring.
Then knot the rope end so that it will not be
pulled into the recoil starter case.
9. Install:
S Recoil starter
S Starter handle
Bolt (recoil starter):
10 Nm (1.0 mSkg, 7.2 ftSlb)
10. Check the starter for smooth operation. If it
does not operate smoothly, repair it.
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ENG