Honda HRN216 Series Manual page 122

HRN216
2. Thoroughly clean between the drive plate and
damper using a rubber-compatible contact cleaner
or brake cleaner. Use a cotton swab or other utensil to
remove any residue from the damper rubber and drive
plate.
Do not use compressed air to remove residue as it may
force cleaner or debris into the starter gearbox.
3. After cleaning, verify no oil or grease residue is present
and the damper and drive plate are dry. Allow it to
further dry for at least an hour before testing.
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.
IGNITION COIL/FLYWHEEL
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.
Clean any residue
between the damper
rubber and drive plate
using contact cleaner
or brake cleaner with
a cotton swab.
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