Stylized Rewind Starter With Plastic Retainer - Tecumseh ECV100-120 - TECHNICIAN S Handbook

CAUTION: THIS REWIND SPRING IS NOT SECURED IN A CANISTER. PULLEY BOSSES HOLD THE
REWIND SPRING AND COVER, AND CAN BE EASILY DISLODGED DURING HANDLING.
4. Remove the brake spring, spring retainer, washers, and pulley assembly (diag. 7, 8, 9 & 10)
NOTE: THE STARTER DOGS FACE OUT ON THE STAMPED STEEL STARTER AND THE DOGS FACE IN ON THE
STYLIZED REWIND STARTER.
5. All components in need of service should be replaced.
Assembly Procedure
NOTE: It is critical to support the starter on a deep well
socket to prevent damage.
1. Reverse the disassembly procedure. The starter dogs
with the dog springs must snap back to the center of
the pulley (disengaged position). When the rope is
pulled, the tabs on the retainer must be positioned
so that they will force the starter dogs to engage the
starter cup. (diag. 7 & 8)
2. Always replace the center spring pin with a new one
upon reassembly. Place the two new plastic washers
between the center leg of the starter and the retainer.
New plastic washers are provided with a new center
spring pin. Discard the old plastic washer.
3. Place the rewind on a flat surface and drive the new
center pin in until it is within 1/8" (3.175 mm) of the
top of the starter.
NOTE: DO NOT DRIVE THE CENTER PIN IN TOO FAR.
The retainer will bend and the starter dogs will not
engage the starter cup. On the stamped steel starter
the center pin should be driven in until it contacts the
shoulder in the starter body.
4. Wind the starter pulley counterclockwise four or five
turns to pre-load the recoil spring, thread the rope
through the starter housing eyelet and tie a temporary
knot in the rope. Reattach the starter handle to the
rope using a left-hand knot. Untie the temporary knot
and allow the rope to recoil.
STYLIZED REWIND STARTER WITH
PLASTIC RETAINER
1. After removing the rewind assembly from the engine
blower housing, remove the starter handle by first
pulling a length of rope out using the handle, tying a
temporary knot in the exposed rope, and either
untying the knot in the handle or prying out the staple.
2. Untie the temporary knot and slowly allow the rope
to fully retract into the starter housing and the recoil
spring to fully unwind.
3. Remove the decal from the center of the starter
housing.
4. Use a small Phillips screwdriver or similar tool to pry
the retainer legs apart and lift out the retaining wedge
(or steel clip on newer style starters).
5. Pinch the legs of the retainer together and pull on
the head of the retainer to remove it from the housing.
6. Remove the pulley assembly from the recoil housing.
7. Repair or replace as necessary.
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