STARTERSVertical PullInspect Starter PartsInspect spring and housing assembly for springbreakage or other damage. Inspect ratchet gear onoutside of blower housing for wear or damage.Do not remove retaining plate from spring and cupassembly.Check movement of control knob or control lever forease of operation and damage or wear. (Clean and oil.)Fig. 24.Fig. 24 -- inspecting Parts & Replacing Spring CupWhen re-assembling, be sure to re-install spring washerin housing before placing cup, spring and releaseassembly into housing. Bend retaining tangs downsecurely, Fig. 25.Fig. 25 - Replace Spring Lever and Retaining PlateVERTICAL PULL STARTERREMOVING AND INSTALLING A ROPE OR SPRINGBefore servicing starter, all tension must be removedfrom rope.Use a screwdriver to lift the rope up approximately onefoot (304.8 mm). Wind the rope and pulleycounterclockwise 2 or 3 turns, as shown in Fig. 26. Thiswill completely release tension from the starter spring.Fig. 26 - Providing SlackNote the warning on the plastic cover, then use ascrewdriver as shown in Fig. 27, to remove the cover.CAUTION: Do not pull rope with the pulley coverremoved, unless the spring is detached from springanchor.Fig. 27 - Removing Cover5
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