Retractable Starter; To Remove Starter; To Install Starter; Rope Replacement - Kohler CH18-745 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.

To Remove Starter

1. Remove the five hex. flange screws securing the
starter to the blower housing.
2. Remove the starter.

To Install Starter

1. Install the retractable starter onto the blower
housing, leaving the five hex. flange 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.

Rope Replacement

The rope can be replaced without complete starter
disassembly.
1. Remove the starter from the blower housing.
2. Pull the rope out approximately 12 in. and tie a
temporary (slip) knot in it to keep it from retracting
into the starter. See Figure 7-2.
Section 7

Retractable Starter

Figure 7-1. Retractable Starter - Exploded View.
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Retractable Starter
Hex.
Flange
Screws
Spring and
Keeper
Pulley
Brake Washer
Brake Spring
Center Screw
Section 7
CH18-745
Starter Housing
Handle with
Rope Retainer
Rope
7
Pawl Springs
Pawls
Pawl Retainer
Plain Washer
Drive Cup
7.1