TM 9-4310-394-13
4-28. RECOIL STARTER AND FLYWHEEL COVER REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Inspection
c.
Repair
d.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools Required
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's (Appendix B, Item 1)
Material's/Parts Required
Seal, 114250-45330 (Appendix H, Item 6)
Equipment Condition
Air compressor unit shut down and cool.
a.
Removal (Refer to Figure 4-18).
NOTE
Note position of T-handle prior to removal.
(1) Remove four bolts (1).
(2) Remove the recoil starter assembly (2) as a self-contained unit.
(3) Remove four bolts (3), four washers (4), four collars (5), three wire clamps (6), and four rubber cushions (7).
(4) Remove flywheel cover (8) and seal (9). Discard seal.
b.
Inspection.
(1) Pull the rope. It should pull easily with no binding.
(2) Observe the drive mechanism. The cam that engages the flywheel cap should extend freely.
(3) Allow the rope to retract. The engaging mechanism should retract.
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