Assemble Recoil Starter - Arctic Cat Panther 1974 Manual

ENGINE SERVICING (RECOIL STARTER)
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2. Inspect the cable pulley and recoil housing for
excessive wear, cracks or damage. Also check
the center hub and nylon centering piece,
Fig. 11-69, for cracks and excessive wear. Re-
place components if wear or damage is evi-
dent.
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3. Check the cable for cracks, fraying and
breaks. If any of these conditions exist,
replacement is necessary.
4. I nspect the spring for cracks, crystalization
and abnormal bends. If damage is evident,
replace the recoil spring.
5. I nspect the starter handle, rubber bumper,
clamping ring, retaining cone and the nylon
bushings in the end of the rubber bumper and
starter handle for damage, cracks or deterior-
ation. Replace components as conditions dic-
tate.
Assemble Recoil Starter
Equipment Necessary: Low-Temperature Grease
(Texaco 2346EP), Light Oil, Vise Grip,
Screwdriver, Flat End Punch and Hammer
1. Position the rectangu lar-shaped hooked end
of the recoil spring around the mounting lug
in the cable pulley, Fig. 11-67.
2. Continue to insert the recoil spring, winding
in a clockwise direction, Fig. 11-67. Insert
windings one at a time until the complete
recoil spring is installed.
Fig. 11·67
II Note: Recoil spring must seat evenly on the
cable pulley to ensure correct installation,
Fig. 11-68.
Fig. 11·68
3. If a new cable is to be installed, slide the end
through the hole, Fig. 11-68, in the pulley and
seat the cable retaining pin in the hole. Place
spring side of the cable pulley down and wind
the cable around the pulley in a counter-
clockwise direction.
4. Apply a light coat of low-temperature grease
(Texaco 2346EP) on the spring washer and
slide into the recess of the cable pulley, Fig.
11-68.
5.
Apply a few drops of light oil on the recoil
spring. Wipe off any excess oil that may
remain on the spring or cable pulley, Fig. 11-
68.
6. If the centering piece, Fig. 11-69, was defec-
tive, slide a new centering piece on the center
hub of the recoil housing. Make sure that the
ends of the centering piece are positioned on
each side of the recoil spring retaining lug,
Fig. 11-69.
Fig. 11-69
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