Replacing Starter Pawl - Echo CS-310 Service Manual

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CS-310
STARTER SYSTEM

2-4 Replacing starter pawl

1. Remove starter assembly from unit.
A
2. Loosen bolt (A) and remove washer, pawl (B),
spacer (C) and torsion spring (D). Replace dam-
aged or worn parts.
NOTE: When it is hard to loosen bolt, install piston
B
stopper 897537-30130 (E) in spark plug hole to
stop crankshaft rotation and remove bolt easily.
C
E
D
3. Install torsion spring, spacer, pawl, washer and
bolt. To avoid pinching of torsion spring, install
these parts without setting the end (F) of torsion
spring on starter pawl. The bolt is pre-coated with
F
sealant on the thread. If the sealant is peeled off,
apply thread locking sealant (Loctite #242, Three-
Bond #1324 or equivalent).
4. Using fi ne wire (G) or appropriate tool, place the
G
end (F) of torsion spring on pawl (B), by hooking
and passing under pawl as shown. Remove fine
F
wire or tool.
5. Make sure pawl can move smoothly. If it does
not move smoothly, check parts for correct installa-
tion.
B