Starter - Snapper 212CST Service Manual

5. Reinstall the ignition assembly leaving the
retaining screws finger tight. Place a .012
feeler gauge between the ignition and fly¬
wheel as shown. Rotate the flywheel until
magnets are adjacent to the ignition, draw
the ignition tight against the flywheel.
Torque the ignition retaining screws to 12
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16 in. lbs. Reconnect module wires.
C. STARTER
1. Like the fan housing, the starter housing is
offered in metal or plastic. Shown here in
plastic, the main difference between the
two housings is the method by which the
fuel tank is retained.
2. To service the plastic starter, remove the
three retaining screws, one of which is the
muffler shield screw. The starter housing
in conjunction with a cast section on the
crankcase form the fuel tank brackets.
Both areas must be covered with appro¬
priate tank cushions as shown. See
3. The metal starter is fastened in the same
manner as the plastic fan housing.
4. While the starter mechanics on the metal
starter are the same as the plastic starter,
the fuel tank bracket assemblies are very
different. The metal starter and brackets
are shown here in order of disassembly.
Refer to Figure 9.
J5. Because the two starters operate the
same, only one type (the plastic starter)
will be depicted to demonstrate drum,
rope and spring replacement. To replace
starter components, first pull a section of
cord out from the spool and release coil
tension. The rope should then dangle
without recoiling. See Figure 10.
6
. Remove the handle by untying or cutting
the knot and removing the washer. See