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Robert Kardonis
New member
Username: robert_kardonis
Post Number: 1
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 08:13 pm: | 
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I use the above motor as a kicker. Problem is that when I put in nuetral to start, I cannot pull the cord because the mechanism remains locked as if it is in gear. It looks like I need to tighten or loosen the cable, but I'm not sure how to do it. The dealer fixed it a couple weeks ago, but now it is malfunctioning again. To start it, I have to remove the cover and manually hold it in unlocked position. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Bob. |
Robert Kardonis
New member
Username: robert_kardonis
Post Number: 2
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2008 - 05:05 pm: |
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HEY! Any ideas from all u wizards out there? |
Graham Lamb
Senior Member
Username: galamb
Post Number: 3481
Registered: 05-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2008 - 09:47 pm: |
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Robert, is the safety mechanism (moved) by a link rod or a cable (or can you tell)?? |
Robert Kardonis
New member
Username: robert_kardonis
Post Number: 3
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2008 - 10:02 pm: |
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It is moved by a cable. |
Graham Lamb
Senior Member
Username: galamb
Post Number: 3488
Registered: 05-2007
| | Posted on Monday, June 23, 2008 - 03:13 pm: |
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I finally found it in the service manual - no notes on it at all, but see what you are referring to now.
It does appear to be adjustable at one end. I will post a couple of pictures. If it is adjustable, you want to make the cable a little "shorter". What looks to be the adjuster would be located up under the rewind starter assembly.
"A" would be one end of the cable in pic 1 - the second pic (37) would appear to be the adjuster, showing the whole assembly from one end to the other - winding that out counter-clockwise a turn or two may correct your issue...
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Robert Kardonis
Member
Username: robert_kardonis
Post Number: 4
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Monday, June 23, 2008 - 07:10 pm: |
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Thanks! I really appreciate it. Not sure how this will go till I take the diagram and look at the motor--hopefully I can find it.
Thanks again for finding this for me. |
Robert Kardonis
Member
Username: robert_kardonis
Post Number: 5
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 07:31 pm: |
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Unfortunately, the diagram doesn't seem to match my motor. The entire cable is external--it does not run under the starter assembly. It hookks into the locking mechanism externally. Somehow the dealer corected the problem, at least temporarily, so it must adjust somehow. I bought the motor new in 06--maybe it is an 05. It is inconvenient to go back to the dealer, but maybe that is the best move at this point? |
Graham Lamb
Senior Member
Username: galamb
Post Number: 3514
Registered: 05-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 12:57 am: |
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Yes, may be your best move - and either take a look at what they do to fix it or have them remove it all together and just be vigilant in putting it in neutral before you pull the cord... |
