Cummins/Onan — Recoil Starter Disassembly
Repair & overhaul
From a Cummins/Onan service manual covering: 1.4 EGPAA, 1.7 EGPAA, 2.0 EGHAM, 2.0 EGPAB, 2.5 EGHAA, 2.5 EGPAB, 3.5 EGHEM, 3.5 EGPAC, 4.0 EGHAB, 4.0 EGHEB, 4.0 EGPAC, 5.0 EGHAB…. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Cummins/Onan 2.5 EGHAA, Cummins/Onan 4.0 EGHAB, Cummins/Onan 5.0 EGHAB, Cummins/Onan GH170 engine, Cummins/Onan GH280 engine, Cummins/Onan Elite E140H engine
Before you start
- Spiral spring is under tension; wear protective eye wear, gloves, clothing.
Procedure
- Remove recoil starter assembly from spiral case and check operation.
- Slowly pull starter rope all the way out and note revolutions.
- Hold reel with pressure, remove rope, allow reel to unwind slowly.
- Remove friction plate mounting nut, friction plate, ratchet guide, ratchet, friction spring.
- Slowly lift reel while rotating to disengage spiral spring; note coil direction.
- Carefully remove the spring.
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.