Starter/Starter NOTE: Measure starter pinion gear backlash to check for wear. 9. Pull starter pinion gear outward until teeth contact flywheel ring gear. Measure starter pinion gear backlash. STARTER PINION SPECIFICATIONS M36437 -UN-29JAN90 Item New Part Backlash 0.13—0.89 (0.005—0.035 in.) If backlash exceeds 0.89 mm (0.035 in.), replace starter pinion. M98,2060K,8 -19-05NOV85 IMPORTANT: Do not hold flywheel from turning with a pry bar. Doing so can damage the fins. 10. Fasten locking pliers to ring gear to prevent flywheel from turning. N CAUTION: Loosen flywheel cap screw only two turns. Do not remove cap screw. If cap screw is removed, flywheel may cause injury when it comes loose.
M36292 -UN-29JAN90 11. Loosen cap screw two turns only. M98,2060K,9 -19-05NOV85 CTM2 (19APR90) 60-5 16, 18, 20 & 24HP Onan Engines AllTractorManuals.com 130495 IMPORTANT: Do not pry on flywheel with a screwdriver. Ceramic magnets and gear case cover can be damaged. 12. Loosen flywheel using a puller. -UN-29JAN90 13. Remove puller, cap screw, washer, and flywheel. M36293 M98,2060K,10 -19-05NOV85 60 5