Waterax MARK-3 Owner's Manual page 27

3. Slide in the rope guide, rubber buffer and
starter handle on the rope.
4. Tie a knot to secure the starter handle in
place.
5. Apply a small amount of Molykote G-N
grease on the starter housing shaft.
6. Install the rewind spring (see spring
orientation in picture). Lubricate the rewind
spring with a light amount of engine oil
(4-stroke engine oil).
7. Apply a light amount of Molykote G-N on
the rope sheave surface that will be in
contact with the rewind spring. Install the
rope sheave on the shaft. Engage the
sheave on the spring by rotating it slightly
counterclockwise.
8. Re-apply a small amount of Molykote G-N
grease on the starter housing shaft
9. Install the flat "D" thrust washer with the
sharp edge toward the bottom
10. Install the pawl assembly. Make sure to
orientate the pawl assembly (as per
picture) in order for the pawls to function
properly.
11. Install the friction washer with the serrated
teeth facing the pawl assembly pivot arm.
12. Install the spring, flat washer and circlip.
13. To wind the spring, position the rope on the
notch located on the rope sheave. Allow for
approximately 20 cm [8 in] of free rope.
Using the notch, pull the rope and turn the
sheave counterclockwise 4-5 turns.
14. Carefully pass the rope with the starter
handle, rubber buffer and rope guide
through the correct starter housing
opening.
15. Position the rope guide and in the
appropriate slot and install the rear cover
using the two lockwashers and screws.
16. Install the plug #11.
17. Install the handle into the rubber buffer.
18. Verify the assembly. Pull the starter rope:
a. Pawls should move outwards.
b. When releasing the starter handle, the
rope should wind back into its idle
position.
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Pawl
orientation