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Starter pulley and recoil spring – Cub Cadet MTD 70 Series User Manual

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Starters

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Starter pulley and recoil spring

The recoil spring is nested within the starter pulley and
both parts are assembled 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.

Remove the shoulder screw and pressure plate using
a 10 mm wrench. See Figure 6.9.

NOTE: Beneath the pressure plate is a compression

spring, and two starter pawls that are held in the
disengaged position by two torsion springs.

3.

Inspect the pawls and torsion springs for wear and
damage. See Figure 6.10.

4.

Carefully lift the spring and pulley out of the recoil
housing. See Figure 6.11.

Figure 6.9

Pressure plate

Shoulder screw

Eye protection should be worn if
the starter pulley is to be removed.

! CAUTION

! CAUTION

Figure 6.10

Torsion springs

L-shaped arm goes outside
of the starter pawl, on installation

Figure 6.11

Pulley

Spring

Housing

Lithium grease

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

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