Makita PM7651H Technical Information page 25

6-10 Starter unit
6-10-1 Disassembling Recoil starter
[1] Pull Starter rope out of Starter case complete approximately one winding long. And, hook Starter rope on the U-shaped notch
of Reel, and then turn Reel clockwise until Spiral spring is unwound. (Fig. 6-10-1-1)
Note: Be sure to hold Reel by hand because it will turn very fast.
[2] Remove two Swing arms and Reel by loosening 5x12 Tapping screw. (Fig. 6-10-1-2)
Note: Be careful with Spiral spring that can suddenly pop out of Starter case complete.
[3] Untie the knot of Starter rope to remove Starter rope from Reel.
Fig. 6-10-1-1
Starter case
complete
Reel
Starter rope
6-10-2 Assembling Recoil starter
[1] If Spiral spring pops out of Reel, put it back in place by
setting the outer end of Spiral spring in place in Reel
first, then by winding Spiral spring counterclockwise
towards the center of Reel. (Fig. 6-10-2-1)
Note: Keeping eye on the hook so that the spring isn't
loosened, hold and slide the spring with both thumbs.
[2] Apply a little amount of Makita grease FA No.2 to the
whole surface of Spiral spring.
[3] Put a new Starter rope through Starter case complete.
(Fig. 6-10-2-2)
Then, tie the one end to Starter knob and the other to
Reel by making a knot. (Fig. 6-10-2-3)
[4] Wind Starter rope around Reel two or three times.
Fig. 6-10-2-2
Starter rope
Reel
Starter
knob
U-shaped notch
Starter knob
5x12 Tapping screw
Swing arm (2 pcs.)
Hook
about 10mm
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Fig. 6-10-1-2
Reel
Fig. 6-10-2-1
Reel
Fig. 6-10-2-3
about 10mm
Spiral spring