Chapter 4 Starters; Rewind Starter - Tecumseh VLV Technician's Handbook

REWIND STARTER

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE.
1. After removing the rewind assembly from the engine,
remove the starter handle by first pulling a length of
rope out using the handle, tie a temporary knot in
the exposed rope, then untie the knot in handle or
pry 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. Place a 3/4'' deep reach socket under the retainer
pawl. Set the rewind on a bench, supported on the
socket.
4. Using a 5/16'' roll pin punch, drive out the center
pin.
5. All components that are in need of service should
be replaced.
THIS REWIND SPRING IS NOT IN A CANISTER.
Care must be used when handling the pulley because
the rewind spring and cover are held together by the
bosses in the pulley.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE.
1. Reverse the above listed procedure keeping in mind
that the starter dogs with the dog springs must snap
back to the center of the pulley.
2. Always replace the center pin with a new pin upon
reassembly. Also place the two new plastic washers
between the center leg and retainer pawl. Discard
old plastic washer. The new plastic washers will be
provided along with the new center pin.
3. Check retainer pawl. If it is worn, bent or damaged
in any manner replace upon reassembly.
Install the new center pin in until it is within 1/8 of an
inch of the top of the starter.
CAUTION: Driving the center pin in too far will cause
the retainer pawl to bend and the starter dogs will not
engage the starter cup.
STYLIZED REWIND STARTER WITH
PLASTIC RETAINER
Disassembly Procedure
1. After removing the rewind assembly from the engine,
remove the starter handle by first pulling a length of
rope out using the handle, tie a temporary knot in
the exposed rope, then either untie the knot in handle
or pry out the staple.
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STARTERS
LEFT-HAND
KNOT
DOG SPRING
STARTER DOG
NOTE: Always replace the decal or plug over the roll pin
or wedge to prevent moisture infiltration.
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RETAINER PIN
REINSTALL RETAINER
PIN 1/8" FROM TOP
FRICTION WASHER
RETAINER COVER
SPRING
WASHER
RETAINER WEDGE
STARTER
HOUSING
STARTER PULLEY
SPRING & COVER
DOG SPRING
STARTER DOG
DOG RETAINER
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