Cub Cadet MTD 70 Series - Manual (Page 78)

61/65/70/75 Series Horizontal Shaft Engines
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Starter pulley and recoil spring
The recoil spring is nested within the starter pulley and both parts are sold as a single part number.
If damage is suspected, the recoil may be disassem-
bled by:
1. Remove the starter by following the steps described
earlier in this chapter.
2. Relieve the spring tension by:
2a. Pull some slack in the rope, inside of the starter.
2b. Hook the rope into the notch in the starter pul-
ley.
2c. Wind the pulley clockwise until all tension is
removed.
3. Remove the shoulder screw and pressure plate
using a 10 mm wrench. See Figure 6.7.
NOTE: Beneath the pressure plate is a compres-
sion spring, and two starter pawls that are
held in the disengaged position by two tor-
sion springs.
4. Inspect the pawls and torsion springs for wear and
damage. See Figure 6.8.
Eye protection should be worn if the starter pulley is to be removed.
The recoil spring is under tension and can release as the pulley is removed.
! CAUTION ! CAUTION
Figure 6.7
Pressure plate
Figure 6.8
Torsion springs
Pawls