Powerhead - TOHATSU 40 Service Manual

8. Carefully turn over recoil starter on bench so spring is
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facing down. Firmly hold starter housing against bench and
lightly tap housing with rubber mallet to dislodge the starter spring.
Remove the spring.
9. Turn recoil starter over and remove sliding plate (7) and
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bushing (8).
Cleaning and Inspection
All worn, damaged, or missing parts must be replaced.
1. Clean metal parts with solvent and dry with low pressure
compressed air. Clean plastic parts with isopropyl alcohol.
2. Inspect following components as follows:
Starter rewind spring for cracked or broken end loops.
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• Ratchet and reel stopper springs for deformation or poor tension.
• Sliding plates, stopper components, and busing for cracks or
signs of wear.
• Reel assembly for wear.
• Starter housing for sharp or rough edges which could fray starter
rope.
Starter rope for frays and rope handle for damage.
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Assembly
Recoil starter rewind spring is under high tension.
Wear safety glasses at all times during assembly.
1. Apply low temperature lithium grease to the following:
Inner and outer surfaces of bushing (1).
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Both sides of sliding plates (2) and (3).
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Rewind spring (4).
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Bushing shaft in starter housing.
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2. Install bushing (1) and sliding plate (2) in starter housing (5).
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