Cub Cadet MTD 90 Series - Manual (Page 79)

Starter and Charging System
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Starter pulley and recoil spring
If damage is suspected, the recoil may be disassembled
by:
NOTE: The recoil spring is nested within the starter pulley
and both parts are sold as a single part number.
1. Remove the starter by following the steps
described earlier in this chapter.
2. Relieve the spring tension by:
2a. Pull some slack in the rope inside of the starter
2b. Hook the rope into the notch in the starter pul-
ley.
2c. Wind the pulley clockwise until all tension is
removed.
3. Remove the shoulder screw and pressure plate using
a 10 mm wrench. See Figure 6.7.
NOTE: Beneath the pressure plate is a compression
spring and two starter pawls that are held in the
disengaged position by two torsion springs.
4. Inspect the pawls and torsion springs for wear and
damage. See Figure 6.8.
Figure 6.7
Pressure plate
! CAUTION ! CAUTION
Eye protection should be worn if
the starter pulley is to be removed.
Figure 6.8
Torsion springs
Pawls