Chapter 5 Rewind Starters; General Information - Tecumseh TC 200 Technician's Handbook

Tc series 2-cycle engines

Technician's handbook (43 pages)

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GENERAL INFORMATION

TC series engines have the recoil assembly as a part of the engine's blower housing.

starters are used along with different starter rope locations. Use the engine model and specification number to identify

the recoil style and correct replacement parts.

OPERATION

TYPE I

As the starter rope is pulled, the starter pulley rotates on

the center leg of the starter. The starter pawl is connected

to the starter pulley by an offset hole in the pawl and a

corresponding raised boss on the pulley. The pawl has a

oversize inside diameter which allows the pawl to be

pulled off center.

with one of the flywheel fins. This engagement turns the

flywheel until the engine fires and the flywheel speed

exceeds the speed of the starter pulley. The flywheel fins

push the pawl (using the ramp side) to the disengaged

position. The brake spring slows the pulley and pawl from

turning (diag. 5-1).

TYPE II

This starter uses two engagement pawls bolted to the

flywheel with shoulder bolts. Each pawl uses an

engagement spring to keep the pawl in contact with the

pulley hub. The pawls lock into two of the four notched

surfaces when the starter rope is pulled. When the engine

fires and the flywheel speed exceeds the speed of the

starter pulley, the pawls disengage, and centrifugal force

keeps the pawls in the disengaged position (diag. 5-1).

COMPONENTS

1. Blower Housing

5. Pawl

2. Recoil Spring

6. Brake Spring

3. Washer

7. Retainer

4. Pulley

8. Retainer Screw

SERVICE

Starter related problems will require the starter to be

removed from the engine to diagnose the cause. On TC

Type I engines, try starter operation off the engine to see

pawl engagement. Visually inspect the starter pawl, brake

spring, retainer, pulley, washer(s) and rope for wear or

breakage. Repair or replace as necessary. On TC Type II

engines, recoil disassembly is necessary only if the pulley

is worn, the recoil will not retract, or the rope needs

replacement. Check starter pawl engagement on the

flywheel for broken springs, sticking or bent condition, or

loose pawl screws.

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

1. Remove the fuel tank spring and recoil assembly

from the engine. On TC Type II engines, the air filter

and fuel tank must be removed before the recoil

assembly.