R Eco I I Starter - Suzuki Intruder 1978 Service Manual

Recoil Starter
Removal
1. Remove start er hand le and t ie knot in starter
rope to prevent rope f rom sudden ly retrac t ing
into the recoi l cas e.
2. Remove three slotted hex head bolts securing
starter assembly to engine and remove starter
assembly. (S ee
Figure 3-27.)
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1. Slotted Hex Head 80lts
Figure
3-27
1. Starter Pawl s
2. Starter Rope
Figure 3-28
Inspection
1. Pull the starter r0pe out 3-5 in. (76.2-127.0
mm) and examine the starter pawls for chips or
excessive wear. (See
Figure 3-28.) Listen for
any grinding noise wh ich might indicate a
broken or worn starter spring . Examine the
starter rope for excessive wear or frayed
cond ition .
Disassembly
1. Release recoil spring tens ion by removing
handle from starter rope and allowing recoil
reel to spi n slowly.
2. Remove the nut and washers securing the re -
taining cover to the starter assembly. Exert
slight downward pressure on cover to remove
spring tension from retaining cover and slowly
remove cover.
3. Remove the return spring, pressure spring,
starter pawl springs, pawls and washer from
starter assembly. (See Figure 3-29.) Check the
return spring and pressure spring for breaks,
rust. distorted or weakened condition.
1. Return Spring
2. Pressure Spring
3. Starter Pawl Sp ri ngs
4. Pawls
5. Washer
6. Recoil Slide Plate A
7. Recoil Slide Plate 8
Figure 3-29
RECOIL STARTER 3-43