Removing The Starter Motor Pinion; Checking The Starter Motor Pinion; Checking The Armature - Yamaha 55DEHD Service Manual

Removing the starter motor pinion

1. Remove the starter motor from the power
unit.
NOTE:
To remove the starter motor, refer to page 5-
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2. Remove the cover, and then remove the
spring 1 from the starter motor.
NOTE:
Do not reuse the spring 1.
3. Slide the pinion stopper 2, and then
remove the clip 3 and starter motor pin-
ion.
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NOTE:
Do not reuse the clip 3.
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4. Mark the alignment line on the starter
motor before disassembly.

Checking the starter motor pinion

1. Check the teeth of the pinion. Replace
the pinion if cracked or worn.
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2. Check the pinion. Replace the pinion if it
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does not operate smoothly.
NOTE:
Turn the pinion counterclockwise to check for
smooth operation and turn it clockwise to
check that it locks in place.
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Checking the armature

1. Check the commutator. Clean with
600–grit sandpaper and compressed air
if dirt.
Starter motor
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