Section 7. Retractable Starter - Kohler CH11-16 Service Manual

WARNING: Spring Under Tension!
Retractable starters contain a powerful, recoil spring that is under tension. Always wear safety goggles when servicing
retractable starters and carefully follow instructions in this section for relieving spring tension.
Hex
Flange
Screws
Spring and
Keeper
Pulley
Center
Screw
Figure 7-1. Retractable Starter - Exploded View.
Starter Removal
1. Remove the five hex flange screws securing the
starter to the blower housing.
2. Remove the starter.
Starter Installation
1. Install the retractable starter and five hex flange
screws to the blower housing. Leave the screws
slightly loose.
2. Pull the starter handle out until the pawls engage
in the drive cup. Hold the handle in this position
and tighten the screws securely. See Figure 7-2.
Section 7
Retractable Starter
Starter Housing
Handle with
Rope Retainer
Rope
Pawl (dog)
Repair Kit
Drive Cup
Figure 7-2. Removing Retractable Starter.
Rope Replacement
The rope can be replaced without complete starter
disassembly.
1. Remove the starter from the engine blower
housing.
2. Pull the rope out approximately 12" and tie a
temporary (slip) knot in it to keep it from
retracting into the starter. See Figure 7-3.
Slip Knot
Figure 7-3. Removing Starter Handle.
Section 7
Retractable Starter
Handle
Knot
Rope
Retainer
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