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I can’t seem to find my pictures for the 50. It is slightly different than later models. So….from memory, here goes.
1. Align flywheel mark between marks on recoil starter and top off powerhead
2. There is a mark on the side of the breaker plate. That mark extends down and across the bottom of the plate. Align pulley with that mark
3. There is a mark on the magneto mounting bracket. Adjust throttle/mag rotation till the line across the bottom of the breaker plate aligns with mark on mounting bracket.
4. Make sure mark on pulley is still aligned, and the ones on the bracket & breaker plate. Then slip belt on.
Subject to brain fart.
It is ok to use your puller on that pulley if necessary. It may be a tad stuck with age. It is a straight shaft, not tapered like a flywheel.