Section VIII. STARTING PULLEY, SHROUD, AND FLYWHEEL

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Figure 3-15. Spark plug and cable, removal and installation-

Section Vlll. STARTING PULLEY, SHROUD, AND FLYWHEEL

off end to act as a vibration dampener and

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contribute to uniform crankshaft rpm.

The starting pulley, shroud and flywheel are

mounted on the engine opposite the power take

3-34. Starter Pulley

off end.

a. Removal. Remove starting pulley (fig. 3-

a. Starting Pulley. The starting pulley is

16).

screwed to the flywheel end of the engine

b. Cleaning and Inspection.

crankshaft. It provides a method of winding

(1) Clean the starting pulley with ap-

the starting rope for engine starting.

proved cleaning solvent. Dry thoroughly with

b. Shroud. The shroud encases the flywheel

clean cloth or low pressure air.

and part of the cylinder head. It incorporates

(2) Inspect the starting pulley for cracks,

a screen to permit air to be drawn into the

distortion, chipped or broken pulley edges, and

shroud by the fins on the rotating flywheel and

worn or damaged threads. Replace damaged

then directs the air stream to the cylinder to

starting pulley.

aid engine cooling.

c. Installation. Install the starting pulley

c. Flywheel. The flywheel is keyed to the

end of the crankshaft opposite the power take

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