Subaru Robin EX13 - Manual (Page 68)

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13-1-3 CHECKING THE RECOIL STARTER AFTER REASSEMBLY
(1) Pull the starter knob about 2-3 times.
(a) If the starter knob is too heavy to pull, check that each parts have been assembled as specified.
(b) If the ratchet does not work, check for missing parts such as the friction spring.
(2) Pull out the starter knob as far as it will go.
(a) If the starter rope remains in the rope slot in the reel, the spring may be over-stressed. To fix this, pull
out the starter rope approximately 30 cm, and, controlling the rotation of the reel with your thumb, allow
the starter rope to rewind about 1 or 2 turns.
(b) If the starter rope rewinds slowly or only partially, apply grease or oil to the rotary parts or the friction
surfaces. If this does not help, try winding up the spring 1 or 2 turns, taking care not to over-stress the spring.
(c) If there is a sound indicating that the spring is off the hook and the starter rope does not be wound
back, reassemble the recoil starter from the beginning.
13-1-4 OTHER GUIDES
(1) If the spring escapes from the reel during
disassembly
(a) Hook the outer end of the spring onto the gap
in the reel, and rewind the spring, holding the
spring with your fingers so as to prevent it from
springing out of the housing unit.
(Wear protective gloves when doing this.)
(b) Hook the inner end of the spring onto the
projection on the starter case.
Refer to the assembly procedure for more
details.
(2) About lubrication
Lubricate the rotating and frictional parts and the
spring with grease (heat-resistant grease
recommended) or engine oil when the starter is
disassembled and prior to long term storage.
Fig. 13-11
SPRING
STARTER CASE
APPLY GREASE
STARTER REEL
SPRING
STARTER
REEL
Hook the outer end of the
spring onto the gap in the reel.
Fig. 13-10