What should be aligned with the rope guide bushing during recoil starter assembly?

During the recoil starter assembly, it is crucial for the rope hole in the pulley to align with the rope guide bushing. This alignment ensures that the starter rope can smoothly pass through the bushing into the pulley without getting snagged or obstructed. Proper alignment allows for the rope to wind evenly around the pulley, ensuring consistent and reliable operation of the recoil starter when starting the engine. If the rope hole is misaligned, it may lead to improper function, such as rope binding or difficulty in pulling the starter cord.

The other components, while important for overall assembly, do not specifically require alignment with the rope guide bushing to ensure the starter operates correctly. For instance, spring tension is related to the recoil mechanism but does not interact directly with the bushing, and the starter housing or pull handle, while critical to the assembly, do not have a functional requirement for alignment concerning the rope guide bushing.