Honda HRN216 Series Manual page 121

IGNITION COIL/FLYWHEEL
STARTER MAGNETIC SWITCH
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the battery charging connector on the
handlebar (P. 2-30).
2. Open the harness clip, and then remove the four
wires and main harness from the starter magnetic
switch.
• Yellow wire terminal
• Black/Yellow wire bullet connector
• Red wire
• White wire
3. Remove the two flange bolts attaching the switch
to the crankcase.
4. Installation is in the reverse of removal. Do not
overtighten the two 6 mm flange nuts attaching the
red and white wires to the magnetic switch.
STARTER MOTOR INSPECTION
Pinion Gear
1. Check the pinion gear for smooth operation while
rotating it on the shaft.
2. Check the gear teeth for wear. Replace the starter motor
if the gear teeth are worn or damaged.
3. Inspect the flywheel ring gear teeth if the pinion gear
teeth are damaged.
Replace the flywheel if necessary.
NOTICE
Do not apply any lubricant to the pinion gear or shaft.
Lubricant may cause the pinion to slip and/or may cause
damage to the clutch mechanism.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING THE PINION
DAMPER ASSEMBLY
1. Separate the pinion rubber damper from the drive plate.
Using your thumbs, push the pinion vertically on the
shaft, in the direction shown. Do not rotate the pinion
assembly.
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RED WIRE
HARNESS
CLIP
BULLET
CONNECTOR
WHITE WIRE
DRIVE PLATE
HRN216
STARTER MAGNETIC
SWITCH
YELLOW WIRE
FLANGE BOLT (2)
PINION RUBBER
DAMPER