Installing Starter Drum And Rope - Bosch PB-650 Service Manual

PB-650
PB-750

2-4 Installing starter drum and rope

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(E)
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STARTER SYSTEM
(A)
(C)
(B)
(D)
(G)
(H)
1. When installing a new starter rope, singe both
ends of rope to prevent fraying.
WARNING
Do not use flame in an area where gasoline
is stored or flammable gases may exist.
2. Pass one end of rope through the opening in
Starter drum and make a knot (A).
3. Pull Rope to seat the knot in Drum.
4. Pack excess rope (B) into the recess (C) of drum.
5. Pass loose end through rope guide (D) and
starter grip (E).
6. Make another knot at the end of the starter grip
side. Then press the knot into the recess of grip.
7. Bend the inner loop of rewind spring so that the
inner hook lightly touches center post (G).
8. Lubricate center post (G) and the center hole of
drum with grease (use any good quality lithium
based grease).
9. Wind the rope onto drum about four turns
counterclockwise as viewed from the pawl catcher
(H) side.
10. Install drum in starter case. Make sure that drum
engages with the inner end of rewind spring.
11. Install the washer and the screw holding drum
in case. Use thread locking sealant (Loctite #222 or
equivalent).
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DANGER