Cub Cadet MTD 70 Series - Manual (Page 75)

Starters
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Recoil Starter Removal
To remove recoil assembly from the engine:
1. Remove the three nuts that secure the recoil assem-
bly to the engine using a 8mm wrench. See Figure
6.1.
2. Install the starter by following the above step in
reverse order. Tighten the screws to a torque of 53 -
71 in-lbs (6-8 Nm).
Starter Cup
The starter cup is a steel cup that is bolted to the flywheel.
1. Inspect the inside of the starter cup. See Figure 6.2.
NOTE: If the starter was failing to engage the flywheel,
and the edges of the teeth inside the cup are
burred or damaged, replace the starter cup.
NOTE: If the starter cup is replaced, the complete starter
should be replaced as well, to prevent a repeat fail-
ure.
2. Remove the starter cup by removing the flywheel nut.
Figure 6.1
Remove these screws
Starter cup
Inspect slots
Figure 6.2
CHAPTER 6: STARTER AND CHARGING SYSTEMS