Recoil Starter Cleaning And Inspection - BRP Evinrude E-TEC Series Service Manual

Turn housing over and tap on bench to remove
spring.
WARNING
Keep fingers away from uncoiling spring.
Do NOT remove spring with housing fac-
ing up. Do NOT lift spring out of housing
by hand or with pliers.
Spring is under tension and will cause
injury if accidentally released.
Remove two screws. Remove the rope guide.
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1. Screws

RECOIL STARTER CLEANING AND INSPECTION

RECOIL STARTER
CLEANING AND
INSPECTION
Wash metal components in solvent and dry with
compressed air.
Inspect the rewind spring for broken end loops
and weak tension.
Examine the starter pawl for wear.
Inspect the starter components for wear. Replace
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as necessary.
Inspect starter rope. Replace rope if frayed. Cut
new rope 80 in. (203 cm) in length. Fuse ends of
rope to a length of 1/2 in. (12 mm).
Examine the pulley and the starter housing. Look
for sharp edges and rough surfaces that could
fray the starter rope. File and polish to remove.
Examine the starter. Replace any worn or dam-
aged parts.
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MANUAL STARTER
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