Manual starter winter problem

[vit13]

I have a problem with the manual starter on 9.8HP Mercury 110 - when the temp is below freezing point, the starter won't rewind the rope. Can I use WD-40 on the sheave shaft or some special grease should be used?

Also, any advise on winter cold start procedure? In summer the engine would start after a few pulls, but when the temp goes down it becomes tricky. Thanks.

 

[Laddies]

Re: Manual starter winter problem

You need to remove the starter take the spring out clean it of old grease, lube with white grease or at lest a light lube reinstall it back on the engine and it will work fine, older grease become sticky after year and is causing your problem, WD40 and light oil is a temporary fix at best

 

[vit13]

Re: Manual starter winter problem

Thanks, I will give it a try, you right it must be the spring problem b/c the rope pulls out alright.