Section 7. Retractable Starter - Kohler CH18-CH26 Service Manual

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