Stylized Rewind Starter With Plastic Retainer; Disassembly And Inspection; Assembly And Inspection - Tecumseh VLV Technician's Handbook

Stylized Rewind Starter with Plastic
Retainer

Disassembly and Inspection

1. Remove the rewind assembly from the engine.
2. Use the handle to pull a length of rope out.
3. Tie a temporary knot in the exposed rope.
4. Untie the knot in handle or pry out the staple.
5. Slowly allow the rope to fully retract into the starter
housing.
6. Allow the recoil spring to fully unwind.
7. Remove the decal from the center of the starter
housing.
8. Use a small Phillips screwdriver or similar tool to pry
the retainer legs apart and lift out the retaining wedge.
9. Pinch the legs of the retainer together and pull on the
head of the retainer to remove it from the housing.
10. Remove the pulley assembly from the recoil housing.
11. Inspect all components.
12. Replace all components that are in need of service.

Assembly and Inspection

1. If replacing the starter rope, see Step 8.
It is recommended that you use
WARNING
extreme care when servicing
recoil springs and wear the appropriate safety
equipment. Failure to do so may result in death
or serious injury.
2. Install a new recoil spring if necessary by pushing
the new spring out of the holder into the pulley cavity
while aligning the outside spring hook into the deep
notch in the pulley.
3. Push the spring cover in until seated.
4. Apply a small amount of lithium grease to the inner
bore of the center shaft.
5. Replace or check that both starter dogs are in the
pulley pockets and that the dog springs are hooked
on the outer surface of the dog.
6. Pinch the two legs of the plastic retainer together and
start into the center shaft hole.
7. Rotate the retainer so the two tabs on the bottom of
the part fit between the dog and pulley hub (left side
of the dog). Push the retainer in until the leg prongs
pop out of the center shaft.
8. Turn the starter over and snap the locking tab between
the retainer legs, replace the top decal.
4-2
NOTE
Always replace the decal or plug over the retainer pin or
wedge to prevent moisture infiltration.
Double
Knot
9. Carefully turn the pulley counterclockwise until it stops.
Then back the pulley up until the recoil grommet hole
and the pulley hole are aligned. Next using a rope
with a cauterized end, feed it into the pulley hole. Tie
a double handed knot and allow the rope to be drawn
into the recoil slowly.
Retainer Wedge
Starter
Housing
Starter Pulley
Spring & Cover
Dog Spring
Starter Dog
Dog Retainer
Retainer Wedge
Starter
Housing
Starter Pulley
Spring & Cover
Dog Spring
Starter Dog
Dog Retainer
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