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7.4
Section 7
Retractable Starter
8. Note the position of the spring and keeper
assembly in the pulley. See Figure 7-7.
Remove the spring and keeper assembly from the
pulley as a package.
WARNING: Spring Under Tension!
Do not remove the spring from the keeper. Severe
personal injury could result from the sudden uncoiling
of the spring.
Rope Hole
in Pulley
Outer Spring Hook
Spring &
Keeper
Figure 7-7. Position of Spring and Keeper in Pulley.
Inspection and Service
1. Carefully inspect the rope, pawls, housing, center
screw, and other components for wear or damage.
2. Replace all worn or damaged components. Use
only genuine Kohler replacement parts as specified
in the Parts Manual. All components shown in
Figure 7-1 are available as service parts. Do not
use nonstandard parts.
3. Do not attempt to rewind a spring that has come
out of the keeper. Order and install a new spring
and keeper assembly.
4. Clean all old grease and dirt from the starter
components. Generously lubricate the spring and
center shaft with any commercially available
bearing grease.
Reassembly
1. Make sure the spring is well lubricated with
grease. Place the spring and keeper assembly
inside the pulley (with spring towards pulley). See
Figure 7-7.
2. Install the pulley assembly into the starter
housing. See Figure 7-8. Make sure the pulley is
fully seated against the starter housing. Do not
wind the pulley and recoil spring at this time.
Pulley & Spring
Housing
Figure 7-8. Installing Pulley and Spring into
Housing.
3. Install the pawl springs and pawls into the starter
pulley. See Figure 7-9.
Pawl
Pawl Spring
Figure 7-9. Installing Pawls and Pawl Springs.