Toro AC-1 Service Manual page 60

STARTER DISASSEMBLY AND
REASSEMBLY
WARNING: Spring under tension!
The rope starter on these engines contains
a flat wire spring that is under tension.Wear
eye and hand protection when replacing a
worn or broken spring, in case it should un-
coil as it is handled. Allow spring tension to
be completely relieved and make sure the
pulley disengages from spring before remov-
ing the pulley retainers, pulley, and starter
spring from housing.
1.
Holding the pulley in place, remove the two
(2)
screws and retainers from the starter housing.
2. Wind one or more extra turns of rope onto the
pulley.
3. Replace the retainers and screws.
NOTE: Torque the retainer screw to 20-30 in-lb
(2.3-3.4
N.m) after additional rope is wound onto the
pulley.
4.
Pull the rope out to its full length and let it return
until the pull handle rests against the starter
housing.
NOTE: Do not add any more tension than is
necessary to make the pull handle return against the
starter housing. Adding excessive spring tension can
cause the spring to break. If spring pressure is weak
and adjustment will not enable the pull handle to
return against the starter housing, replace the spring.
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