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[4] DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
[4]-11. Starter unit
P 1
7
/2
6
DISASSEMBLING RECOIL STARTER
(1) Pull Starter rope out of Starter case complete approximately one winding long. Then hook Starter rope on
the U-shaped notch of Reel, then turn Reel clockwise until Spiral spring is unwound. (
Fig. 48
)
Note:
Be careful with Reel because it will turn very fast.
(2) Remove two Swing arms and Reel by unscrewing 5x12 Tapping screw.
Note:
Be careful with Spiral spring that can suddenly pop out of Starter case complete.
(3) Untie the knot of Starter rope to remove Starter rope from Reel. (
Fig. 49
)
Fig. 48
Fig. 49
U-shaped notch
Reel
Starter case complete
5x12 Tapping screw
Swing arm
(2 pcs)
Starter rope
knot of Starter rope
Reel
ASSEMBLING RECOIL STARTER
(1) If Spiral spring pops out of Reel, put it back in place by setting
the outer end of Spiral spring in place in Reel first, then by winding
Spiral spring counterclockwise towards the center of Reel. (
Fig. 50
)
(2) Apply a little amount of Makita grease N No.2 to the whole surface
of Spiral spring.
(3) Put a new Starter rope through Starter case complete. (
Fig. 51
)
Then tie one end to Starter knob and the other to Reel by making
a knot as shown in
Fig. 52
.
(4) Wind Starter rope around Reel two or three times.
Fig. 52
Fig. 51
Reel
Starter rope
Starter knob
Fig. 50
Spiral spring
Reel
about 10mm
about 10mm
Starter knob
