Honda HRN216 Series Manual page 119

IGNITION COIL/FLYWHEEL
4. ELECTRIC STARTER (VLA TYPE)
STARTER MOTOR VOLTAGE INSPECTION
1. Turn the fuel valve OFF and disconnect the spark
plug cap.
2. Slide the covers down from the starter motor
connectors.
3. Set the voltmeter to measure 5 ~ 20 VDC and
carefully connect the alligator clips to the
connectors at the starter motor.
4. Connect the positive alligator clip to the terminal
with the white wire closest to the oil filler, taking
care not to ground (short) the lead. Connect the
negative alligator clip to the black negative lead.
5. Check the cranking voltage at the starter by
turning the key to the start position for 4 seconds
and then releasing for 10 seconds.
Perform this test one (1) time and verify that the cranking voltage does not drop below 9.0 VDC (if the engine is
turning over). If the pinion does not raise and engage the flywheel, the voltage at the starter must be over 10.5
VDC.
6. If the cranking voltage drops below 9.0 VDC, charge the battery for 24 hours.
7. After charging the battery, check the cranking voltage again. If the proper cranking voltage still cannot be
obtained, replace the battery.
STARTER MOTOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the battery charging connector.
2. Remove the top cover
(P. 7-3).
3. Cut the cable tie holding the wire harness to the
starter.
4. Remove the 5 x 8 mm pan screw and the black
wire from the starter motor.
5. Remove the white wire and black wire from the
bottom of the starter motor.
9-12
(P. 7-1) and fan cover
Attach positive
lead to white wire.
5 x 8 mm PAN
SCREW
CABLE TIE
WHITE WIRE
HRN216
Attach negative
lead to black wire.
BLACK WIRE
BLACK WIRE