MTD AC3 - Manual (Page 47)

Starters
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Recoil Starter Removal
To remove the starter assembly:
1. Remove the clutch following the steps described in
the section on clutch removal.
NOTE: The drive shaft will come off with the clutch hous-
ing.
2. Remove the screws that hold the engine cover to the
starter housing. See Figure 6.1.
3. Remove the four screws in the front of the starter
housing. See Figure 6.2.
4. Slide the starter housing off of the engine.
5. Install the starter assembly by following the previous
steps in reverse order.
6. Test run the engine before returning it to service.
Figure 6.1
Remove these
screws
Figure 6.2
screws
Starter housing
CHAPTER 6: STARTERS