Starter Housing Inspection - Arctic Cat Cougar Service Manual

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tightly against the floor and allow the spring to
fall from the housing. When the spring has un-
wound completely, pick up the spring.
Starter Housing
Inspection
NOTE
Before cleaning plastic components,
make sure the cleaning agent is compat-
ible with plastic. Some types of solvents
can permanently damage the plastic
pieces.
1. Clean all parts thoroughly and allow to dry.
2. Visually check the starter post (Figure 17) for
cracks, deep scoring or excessive wear. Check
the grooves in the post for damage. Replace the
housing if the starter post is damaged.
3. Check the pawl (Figure 18) and pawl spring
(Figure 19) for cracks or other damage. Replace
damaged parts as required.
4. Check the sheave drum (Figure 20) for cracks
or damage.
5. Be sure the friction spring (Figure 21) fits
tightly in the drive plate. Do not remove the
spring unless you are installing a new spring.
6. Check the recoil spring (Figure 22) for any
signs of damage. Breakage often occurs near the
attachment points at the ends of the spring. In-
stall a new spring if cracked or broken. Reshap-
ing ends or similar repairs are not recommended.