Subsection XX (MAGNETO AND STARTER)
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1. Intermediate gear
2. Starter double gear
3. Starter gear
4. Location pins
Inspecting the Starter Drive Gear
Inspect gears and location pins for wear and dam-
age.
Replace parts as necessary.
Installing the Starter Drive Gear
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure. Pay attention to the following details.
Apply
LOCTITE
767
on starter gear before installing
(P/N 293 800 070)
the starter double gear.
Apply engine oil on location pins.
ELECTRIC STARTER
Starter Access for Testing
BODY
Refer to
subsection and remove:
– RH engine panel.
Testing the Starter Operation
1. Disconnect starter power cable from starter so-
lenoid and pull cable out to RH side of the vehi-
cle.
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(ANTISEIZE
LUBRICANT)
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1. Starter
2. Starter power cable connection at starter
3. Starter power cable
4. Starter power cable connection at solenoid
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1. Power cable from starter solenoid to starter
2. Power cable from battery to starter solenoid (not visible)
3. Fuel tank
4. RH rear fender
2. Using booster cables, carefully supply current
from a 12 volt battery directly to the starter
power cable.
NOTICE
First connect the red jumper cable
from the booster battery to the starter cable.
Momentarily connect the BLACK (-) cable from
the booster battery to engine ground last.
If the starter turns, test other starting system
components.
Removing the Starter
1. Ensure ignition switch is set to OFF.
2. Disconnect BLACK (-) cable from battery.
WARNING
Always disconnect BLACK (-) cable first and
reconnect last.
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