ELECTRIC STARTER
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
•
Always turn the ignition
switch
to
OFF
before
servicing the starter
motor.
The molor
could suddenly
start,
causing
seri-
ous
injury.
•
The
starter
motor
can
be
serviced with
the
engine
in the frame.
•
When
checking
the
starter system,
always follow the
steps
in the
troubleshooting (page 21-4).
•
A weak battery may be
unable
to turn the
starter
motor quickly
enough, or supply
adequat
e
ignition
current.
•
If the
current is
kept flowing through the
starter
motor to turn it while the
engine is
not
cranking over,
the
starter
motor
may be
damaged.
•
11 -12
for starter clutch servicing.
•
See page
22-9
for ignition switch
information.
•
See
page
22-10 for engine stop switch and starter switch
inspection.
•
See page
22-26
for front
brake switch inspection
.
•
See
page
24-37
for
gear position switch
information.
SPECIFICATIONS
Unit: mm
(in)
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Starter
motor brush
length
~
12.5 (0.49)
9.0
(0.351
21-3