RETRACTABLE STARTER - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.

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IGNITION TIMING (Cont)

TM-55-1905-219-14-8 Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1667 Class Boston Hull Numbers 1667-1670 NSN 1905-00-168-5764 Manual

REMOVAL

TM 55-1905-219-14-8

4-7.11A. RETRACTABLE STARTER - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.

a. The retractable starter consists of a rope attached to a starter pulley which is, in turn, connected by

spring-loaded dogs, to a starter cup located on the crankshaft assembly. When the starter rope is pulled, the

starter pulley rotates. This rotation increases the spring tension applied to the dogs and the dogs engage the

starter cup. While the dogs are engaged in the starter cup, the torque applied to the starter pulley is

transmitted directly to the engine flywheel.

b. As soon as the engine starts, the starter rope is allowed to return into the starter housing. The starter

pulley is also spring- loaded and rewinds the starter rope in preparation for the next start. At the same time, the

pulley releases the tension applied to the dogs and allows them to disengage from the starter cup. After the

engine has started, the starter pinion disengages from the ring gear.

This task covers:

Removal

Reassembly

Disassembly

Inspection

INITIAL SETUP

Test Equipment

References

NONE

Equipment

Special Tools

Condition Condition Description

NONE

Material/Parts

Special Environmental Conditions

Grease - multi-purpose

NONE

DOD-G-24508

Personnel Required

General Safety Instructions

Observe WARNING in procedure.

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