Stylized Rewind Starter With Plastic Retainer - Tecumseh ECV100 - 120 Technician's Handbook

CAUTION: THIS REWIND SPRING IS NOT SECURED IN A CANISTER. PULLEY BOSSES HOLD THE REWIND
SPRING AND COVER, AND CAN BE EASILY DISLODGED DURING HANDLING.
4. Remove the brake spring, spring retainer, washers, and pulley assembly (diag. 7)
NOTE: THE STARTER DOGS FACE OUT ON THE STAMPED STEEL STARTER AND THE DOGS FACE IN ON THE
STYLIZED REWIND STARTER.
5. All components in need of service should be replaced.
Assembly Procedure
NOTE: It is critical to support the starter on a deep well
socket to prevent damage.
1. Reverse the disassembly procedure. The starter dogs
with the dog springs must snap back to the center of
the pulley (disengaged position). When the rope is
pulled, the tabs on the retainer must be positioned so
that they will force the starter dogs to engage the
starter cup. (diag. 7 & 8)
2. Always replace the center spring pin with a new one
upon reassembly. Place the two new plastic washers
between the center leg of the starter and the retainer.
New plastic washers are provided with a new center
spring pin. Discard the old plastic washer.
3. Prior to reinstalling the new spring pin, invert the housing
and support the center of the housing on a socket
approximately 3/4" (19 mm). Drive the pin into the
housing until 1/8" (3.1 mm) as shown. (diag. 7 & 8)
NOTE: DO NOT DRIVE THE CENTER PIN IN TOO FAR.
The retainer will bend and the starter dogs will not
engage the starter cup. On the stamped steel starter
the center pin should be driven in until it contacts the
shoulder in the starter body.
4. Apply tension to the recoil spring by winding the pulley
counterclockwise until it becomes tight, then allow the
pulley to unwind until the hole in the pulley lines up
with the rope eyelet in the starter housing. Install a
knotted rope through the pulley and the eyelet and
install the handle. A left-hand knot should be tied on
the end of the rope to secure the handle.
STYLIZED REWIND STARTER WITH
PLASTIC RETAINER
Disassembly Procedure
1. After removing the rewind assembly from the engine
blower housing, remove the starter handle by first
pulling a length of rope out using the handle, tying a
temporary knot in the exposed rope, and either untying
the knot in the handle or prying out the staple.
2. Untie the temporary knot and slowly allow the rope to
fully retract into the starter housing and the recoil spring
to fully unwind.
3. Remove the decal from the center of the starter
housing.
STARTER HOUSING
HANDLE
LEFT-HAND
KNOT
HANDLE INSERT
ROPE
PULLEY AND REWIND
SPRING ASSY.
STARTER DOG
BRAKE SPRING
SPRING PIN
SPRING PIN 1/8"
FROM TOP
HANDLE
ROPE
PULLEY AND REWIND
SPRING ASSY.
STARTER DOG
4. Use a small Phillips screwdriver or similar tool to pry
the retainer legs apart and lift out the retaining wedge
(or steel clip on newer style starters).
5. Pinch the legs of the retainer together and pull on the
head of the retainer to remove it from the housing.
6. Remove the pulley assembly from the recoil housing.
7. Repair or replace as necessary.
SPRING PIN 1/8"
FROM TOP
INVERT
AND
SUPPORT
THIS AREA
DOG SPRING
WASHER
RETAINER
WASHER
7
INVERT AND
SUPPORT THIS
AREA
STARTER
HOUSING
DOG SPRING
WASHER
RETAINER
BRAKE SPRING
WASHER
SPRING PIN
8