Honda CB160 Shop Manual page 107

5. 5 SELF.ST ARTER 103
of the starting sprocket should be assembled.
If
the
sprocket is forced in without disassembling the starting
motor, the planetary gear contacts the case ond
rotation cannot be obtained.
(Refer to Fig.
5. 75
to
5.
77)
Ill.
Removing starting motor
a. Remove the starting motor cable . from the termi-
nal.
b. Loosen the two 5 mm screws from the starting
motor cover and remove the cover.
c. Remove engine oil.
d. Remove the crankcase cover and loosen the
cylinder, cylinder head, and retaining nut. Remove
the disassembled crankcase from the engine.
IV.
Maintenance starting motor
1.
Removing the carbon brush
a. Remove the cover band from the commutator.
b. Remove the carbon brush and remove the spring.
Loosen the screw connecting the field coil and
carbon brush and pull. out carbon brush.
2.
Commutator
The commutator is shown in the figure [Al on the
left. During use, it becomes as shown in the figure
[BJ
with the copper section worn. In this case repair
should be made as shown in
A.
As this operation
requires technical skill, it should be performed
by a
specialist.
(Mica undercut)
Standard value
Replacement limit
(Refer to Fig.
5. 79)
B.
Starting clutch
12.5
mm
(.49"1
6,5
mm
(.25"1
Rotation of the starting motor is transmitted to the
crankshaft. However, rotation of the crankshaft is
not transmitted to the starting motor. (Refer to Fig.
5.
80)
Fig. 5. 77 Reduction mechanism
Fig. 5. 78 Removing the starter
MICA
COMM UT ATOR {COPPER)
ROTOR SHAFT
(A)
(BJ
fig. 5. 79
Sectional view of commutator
fig. 5.
80 Generator rotor and starting clutch