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7RECOIL STARTER 1NEUTRAL START CABLE
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3STARTER CASE B
2RECOIL STARTER
1NEUTRAL START CABLE
aREMOVAL
1) Remove the engine cover
2) Shift the gear into the neutral position31 Disconnect the upper cable end from the stopper arm4) Disconnect the lower cable end from the shift shaft
5) Loosen the lock nut and adjusting nut, then remove the neutral start cable
131 ADJUST NUT
bINSTALLATION
1) Make sure the gear is in the neutral position141
2) Connect the neutral starter cable lower end to the shift shaft3) Route the cable properly and set the cable outer end to the recoil starter case, then connect the cable upper end to the stopper arm4) Adjust the neutral start cable as follows