Toro Reelmaster 5100-D Service Manual page 198

Assembly and Adjustment of Starter
1. Reverse steps 1 - 10 under Disassembly and Inspec­
tion and also following the following instructions:
2. Set the pinion shaft end play (thrust gap) to 0.5 mm
(0.02 in.) or less by inserting an adjusting washer be­
tween the center bracket and reduction gear (Fig. 50).
A. Fit the pinion shaft, reduction gear washer and
snap ring to the center bracket.
B. Measure end play by moving the pinion shaft in
and out. If end play exceeds 0.5 mm (0.02 in.),
increase the number of adjusting washers.
3. Put grease on the following parts whenever the starter
has been overhauled:
Armature shaft gear and reduction gear
All bearings
Bearing shaft washers and snap rings
Bearing sleeves
Pinion
Sliding part of lever
IMPORTA NT: Never pu t grease on terminals,
brushes, commutator or surface that mounts to the
engine.
Repairs
Ad justing
Washer
Washer
Snap
ring
0.5 mm maximum
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Gear
Figure 50
Reelmaster
®
5100-D