Chapter 6: Starters; Recoil Starter Removal - MTD AC3 Professional Shop Manual

Recoil Starter Removal

Remove these
screws
Figure 6.1
Starter housing
screws
Figure 6.2

CHAPTER 6: STARTERS

To remove the starter assembly:
1. Remove the clutch following the steps described in
NOTE: The drive shaft will come off with the clutch hous-
2. Remove the screws that hold the engine cover to the
3. Remove the four screws in the front of the starter
4. Slide the starter housing off of the engine.
5. Install the starter assembly by following the previous
6. Test run the engine before returning it to service.
the section on clutch removal.
ing.
starter housing. See Figure 6.1.
housing. See Figure 6.2.
steps in reverse order.
Starters
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