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On page 30 of the Spectra G instruction manual it specifically states that when using the standard Zenoah pull start system, "...install one #0017-5 M6 hex nut, tighten securely using blue Locktite and re-install the engagement key using blue Locktite". However, drawing #5-A states "Do not use 0017-5 if using pull starter". I want to permanently mount the pull starter but am confused as to which procedure is correct: install the hex nut or not? I watched John Garst's instruction video and he did install the nut, then a washer and lastly the starter engagement key. Which way is correct? Thanks.
Correction: I just watched John's video again and he did NOT use a washer between the hex nut and engagement key, but he does install the nut and key back on for the pull starter. The written instructions and John's video are consistent, but the photo "Drawing #5-A" says the complete opposite: leave the hex nut off if using the pull starter.
Does anyone know what the correct procedure is for installing the pull starter: use the hex nut or not?
carey shurley
04-13-2007, 08:12 PM
if you're using the pull starter, then remove the engagement key, put the washer over the end of the crank and then re-install the engagement key
There have been some changes to this procedure since the model was first produced. Originally you removed the key, then threaded on the nut, then put the key back on. However this left too little thread for the key to thread on to and there were a few instances of the threads in the aluminum key stripping out.
So the procedure was changed
So the correct procedure is:
using pull starter - remove key, install washer, re-install key
not using pull starter - remove key, install washer and nut
If you don't put the washer under the engagement key, there is too much distance between the pull start mechanism and the engagement key. The result is that it can break the plastic parts in the pull starter. The washer spaces the key down just enough that it works great.
does this help?
Perfect. That's just what I needed to know. Thank you.