Reply To: Jw spring …done it but forgot

[frankr]

1. Find some sort of a pin (Allen wrench??) that will fit through the hole and set it aside
2. Remove rope from the pulley
3. Holding the starter down on the bench top, wind the pulley & spring all the way and back it off one turn. WARNING, hang onto the dang thing. If it gets away from you, it will go flying back and backlash the spring. Insert the pin through the hole. That will keep the pulley/spring from unwinding
4. The rest is easy, install the rope, etc
5. Hang onto the rope and remove the pin and allow the rope to retract.