Honda HRX217K6HYA Manual page 105

FLYWHEEL/IGNITION COIL
4. Inspect the rubber damper seal for damage. Replace
the starter if the rubber damper is damaged or will not
seat properly around the drive plate.
5. Firmly push the pinion rubber damper down over the
drive plate.
Make sure the damper rubber seal lip is properly
positioned and seated around the drive plate.
6. Rotate the pinion clockwise as shown to verify that
the pinion and drive plate assembly climb up the shaft.
7. Reinstall the starter motor and test for proper operation.
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After cleaning, make
sure the rubber seal lip
is properly positioned
around the drive plate.
Pinion and drive plate assembly
should climb up the shaft when
rotated clockwise.