Cub Cadet T65 Series - Manual (Page 71)

Starters
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NOTE: Beneath the pressure plate is a compression
spring, and two starter pawls that are held in the
disengaged position by two torsion springs.
4. Inspect the pawls and torsion springs for wear and
damage. See Figure 6.8.
5. Carefully lift the spring and pulley out of the recoil
housing. See Figure 6.9.
NOTE: If the spring is undamaged, but has been removed
from the pulley, the spring may be re-wound.
Engage the hook in the end of the spring with the
slot in the outer lip of the recess that the spring fits
in, and wind the spring into the recess in a counter-
clockwise direction.
NOTE: Evaluate the damage, including parts prices and
local labor rates. In some parts of the country, it
makes economic sense to replace the complete
assembly, in other areas labor rates favor repair.
6. To re-assemble, apply a small amount of lithium-based chassis grease to the surface of the recoil housing that
contacts the spring.
7. Carefully position the pulley and spring in the recoil housing. Rotate the pulley gently counter-clockwise until
the spring seats, allowing the pulley to fall into position.
8. Install the torsion springs and pawls so that the long arm of the spring reaches outside of the pawl, and draws
it toward the center of the assembly. See Figure 6.10.
Figure 6.8
Torsion spring
L-shaped arm goes outside
of the starter pawl, on installation
Figure 6.9
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