ARMY TM 9-6115-673-13&P
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-512-1
Table 5-11. Recoil Start Rope Hard To
Pull Troubleshooting
Recoil starter rope hard to pull
Connecting rod bearing cap
OK
Not OK
on nuts 13-15 lbs-ft (18-20 Nm)
Check connecting rod
Retorque nuts to
OK
Not OK
bearing for seizure,
13-15 lbs-ft (18-20 Nm)
Replace connecting
Check crankshaft main
Not OK
OK
rod bearing,
bearing for seizure,
Check for piston to cylinder
Replace crankshaft
liner seizure. Replace
main bearing,
internal components as required,