MTD AC3 User Manual
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Starters
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8.
Secure the recoil handle to the rope using two half
hitch knots. See Figure 6.10.
9.
Release the slip knot.
10.
Install the pulley retainer using a deep socket to
apply even pressure to the retainer while driving it
into place. See Figure 6.11.
NOTE: There must be 0.015” to 0.030” (0.38 - 0.76 mm)
clearance between the pulley and the retainer. A
retainer that is too tight can bind the starter pulley.
11.
Check the clearance between the pulley and the
retainer using a set of feeler gauges.
See Figure 6.12.
12.
Install the starter housing assembly be following the
procedures described in the previous section of this
chapter.
13.
Test run the engine before returning it to service.
Figure 6.10
2 half hitch knots
Figure 6.11
Deep well socket
Figure 6.12
Feller gauge