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TS 500i
3.4
Starter
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Starter rope broken
Rope pulled out too vigorously as
far as stop or over edge, i.e. not
vertically
Replace starter rope
Normal wear
Replace starter rope
Starter rope does not rewind
Very dirty or corroded
Clean or replace rewind spring
Spring insufficiently tensioned
Check rewind spring and increase
tension
Rewind spring broken
Replace rewind spring
Starter rope cannot be pulled out
far enough
Rewind spring overtensioned
Check rewind spring and reduce
tension
Starter rope can be pulled out
almost without resistance
(crankshaft does not turn)
Guide peg on pawls or pawls
themselves are worn
Replace pawls
Spring clip fatigued
Replace spring clip
Loose starter cup
Tighten starter cup, replace if
necessary
Starter rope is difficult to pull or
rewinds very slowly
Starter mechanism is very dirty
Thoroughly clean complete starter
mechanism
Lubricating oil on rewind spring
becomes viscous at very low
outside temperatures (spring
windings stick together)
Coat rewind spring with a little
standard solvent-based degreasant
(containing no chlorinated or
halogenated hydrocarbons), then
pull rope carefully several times
until normal action is restored
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