RD-16 Recoil Question

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  • June 12, 2015 at 3:39 am #1739
    david-bartlett
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      Ok, on my RD-16 recoil, there is a friction spring, part # 302222. This is also present in the recoil on my JW-11. What is the purpose of this item?

      Does it keep the pawls from engaging the ratchet while the motor is running?

      Thanks, David

      June 12, 2015 at 4:38 am #18017
      garry-in-michigan
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        It creates friction so when you pull the rope and the pulley turns, the equalizer cup which encases the spring lags behind, pulling the pawls out so they will engage the 202111 starter ratchet on the flywheel. The friction spring MUST ride on the diameter marked in red on the starter spindle. If it slips off during assembly, the pulled will bind, making it hard the pull the rope and impossible to start the motor..

        June 12, 2015 at 7:19 am #18023
        david-bartlett
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          Garry,

          Thanks for that explanation. Makes perfect sense now.

          David

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