I Nspection Of R Ecoi I Components - Arctic Cat Panther 1974 Manual

ENGINE SERVICING (RECOIL STARTER)
5. Pull the rubber bumper from the starter
handle. Grasp starter cable and push toward
the starter handle so that the clamping ring
and retaining cone are pushed out of the
starter handle, Fig. 11-64.
6. Tap lightly on the retaining cone to remove
from the clamping ring, using a hammer.
Separate starter cable, retaining cone and
clamping ring, Fig. 11-64.
7. Slide all components off the starter cable.
II Note: There is a bushing in the end of the
rubber bumper and starter handle. Removal
is not necessary unless damage is evident.
Fig. 11-64
Starter Handle
Bumper
8. Grasp the cable pulley with one hand so that
a sudden retraction of the cable cannot occur
and with the other, release the vise grip or
tool from the cable. Slowly allow the cable
to retract onto the cable pulley.
9. Remove the cable guide that is secured to the
recoil housing, using a screwdriver.
10. Carefully lift the cable pulley off the center
hub, making sure that the recoil spring does
not accidentally disengage from the back side
of the cable pulley. Account for the spring
washer located between the recoil spring and
cable pulley, Fig. 11-65.
II
Note: If recoil spring damage is suspected,
proceed to step 11. If damage is not evident,
do not remove the recoil spring from the back of
the cable pulley. No further disassembly is required
if recoil spring is not removed. Proceed to I nspec-
tion of Recoil Components, page 11-32}.
11·32
Fig. 11·65
11. Remove the recoil spring from the cable
pulley by lifting the spring end up and out.
Hold remainder of recoil spring in the cable
pulley with thumbs and alternately lift each
thumb to allow the recoil spring to gradually
release from the cable pulley, Fig. 11-66.
Fig. 11-66
Inspection of Recoil Components
Equipment Necessary: No Special Tools Required
1. I nspect the brake spring, shims, washers,
brake plate and engagement pawls for
excessive wear and damage. Replace affected
components if damage is evident.