Starter Motor; Removal; Disassembly - Mercury 40 Service Manual

Starter Motor

Removal

WARNING
Always disconnect the battery and remove spark
plug leads from spark plugs before working on
motor.
1. Disconnect battery leads from battery.
2. Disconnect BLACK cable (w/YELLOW sleeve).
3. Remove 3 bolts.
4. Remove starter.
b
a
a - Black Cable (w/YELLOW sleeve)
b - Bolts (3)

Disassembly

1. Remove 2 thru bolts and commutator end cap,
taking care not to lose brush springs.
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b
b
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a
a
a - Thru Bolts
b - Commutator End Cap
c - Brush/Springs
2. Pull armature from starter frame.
3. Remove locknut
.
b
a
a - Armature
b - Locknut
c
c
b
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