Section 7. Retractable Starter - Kohler CS10 Service Manual

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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.
Starter
Rope
Figure 7-1. Retractable Starter - Exploded View.
To Remove Starter
1. Remove the hex. flange screws (three on CS4
and CS6, four on CS8.5-12) securing the starter
assembly to the blower housing.
2. Remove the starter assembly.
To Install Starter
1. Align the retractable starter with the mounting
locations on the blower housing, and install the
hex. flange screws. Leave the screws slightly
loose.
Section 7
Retractable Starter
Pawl Repair
Kit
Starter
Handle
Recoil
Spring
Starter
Housing
Center Screw
Drive Plate
Friction Spring
Drive Pawl
Spring
Pulley
Figure 7-2. Installing Retractable Starter.
Section 7
Retractable Starter
CS4-12
Drive Cup
7
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