Cummins/Onan — Recoil Starter Assembly
Repair & overhaul
From a Cummins/Onan service manual covering: P3200i, P4300i, P4300ie, RG 3200 IS, RG 4300 IS, RG2800i. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Cummins/Onan P3200i, Cummins/Onan P4300ie, Subaru EX21 engine, Subaru EX27 engine
Before you start
- Do not release pressure on the reel while winding the spiral spring; sudden rewinding may occur.
- Wear protective goggles before assembly.
Procedure
- Apply grease to the case; orient the inner end of the spring in the reel.
- Hold the reel so the shaft and hook catch on the inner end of the spring, softly drop into the case from the top.
- Move the reel gently counter-clockwise so the spring catches.
- Install the ratchet and friction spring into the reel.
- Install the friction plate tab into the hole of the ratchet and fasten with retaining ring C.
- Hold the case and turn the reel five turns counter-clockwise.
- Thread the rope end through the rope guide and reel hole, pull 20cm out and fix the rope end.
- Hold the rope 50cm from the rope guide, gently release the reel to wind the rope until the knot reaches the rope guide.
Tools required
- Protective goggles Amazon
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Specs & values
- Wind spiral spring five turns in counter-clockwise
- About 20cm rope pulled out
- About 10mm
Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan P4300ie →
Source: Cummins/Onan service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.