Checking The Electric Starter Drive - KTM 250 EXC EU Repair Manual

18 ENGINE

18.4.27 Checking the electric starter drive

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Check the gear mesh and bearing of starter idler gear
» If there is damage or wear:
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Change the starter idler gear.
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Check the gear mesh and bearing of Bendix
» If damaged or worn, or if the Bendix does not move easily:
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Change the Bendix.
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Check the gear mesh of starter motor
» If there is damage or wear:
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Change the starter motor.
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Change O-ring of the starter motor.
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Connect the negative cable of a 12 volt power supply to the housing of the starter motor. Connect the positive cable of the power
supply briefly with the connector of the starter motor.
» If the starter motor does not turn when the circuit is closed:
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Change the starter motor.
1
for smooth operation, damage and wear.
2
for damage and wear
3
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Mount the starter idler gear in the alternator cover.
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Mount cover
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Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, alternator cover
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Mount and tighten a fitting screw
Guideline
Screw, alternator cover
303062-10
303006-10
for damage and wear.
with the gasket.
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6
7
M6
with the washer and nut.
M6
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8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)