Remove/install retaining lock for crankshaft/ring gear - AR03.30-P-5000SZ

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ENGINE 275 in MODEL 216, 221

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Retaining Lock Remove/Install Components

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	Install/remove
1	Remove starter		AR15.30-P-7100SZ
2	Insert retaining lock (1)	Slide retaining lock (1) into starter opening and allow to latch in starter ring gear; crank engine at crankshaft in direction of rotation if necessary.
2	Insert retaining lock (1)		Fig 2
3	Remove in the reverse order

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Lock (285 589 02 40 00)

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