11MS 201, MS 201 C, MS 201 T, MS 201 TC
3.4 Rewind Starter
Condition Cause Remedy
Starter rope broken Rope pulled out too vigorously as
far as stop or over edge, i.e. not
vertically
Install new starter rope
Normal wear Install new starter rope
Starter rope does not rewind Rewind spring very dirty or
corroded
Clean or replace rewind spring
Insufficient spring tension Check rewind spring and increase
tension
Rewind spring broken Install new rewind spring
Starter rope cannot be pulled out
far enough
Spring overtensioned Check rewind spring and reduce
tension
Starter rope can be pulled out
almost without resistance
(crankshaft does not turn)
Spring fatigued Install new spring
Spring not installed properly Install spring properly
Models without ErgoStart
Guide peg on pawl or pawl itself is
worn
Replace pawl
Models with ErgoStart
Guide pegs on pawls or pawls
themselves are worn
Replace pawls
Spring loop not attached to carrier Attach spring loop to carrier
Spring (ErgoStart) broken Replace spring, check carrier and
rope rotor, replace if necessary