yes the engine needs pulled to change the starter , no the muffler tin doesn't need removed to remove the side cylinder head cover , remove the bolts at the top and on the side and the spark plug. there are 3 bolts in above the frame that can be a pita. you can leave those in and just bend the metal out away from the head and you'll see the starter drive......how's around 40 yrs. of working on them rank me for having first hand knowledge.............I have changed the starters in the frame but it isn't easy and it'll need a good cleaning anyway . remove the flywheel and check the magnets to see if they're loose too
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