TOHATSU MFS 8B Service Manual page 262

1. Connect tester lead wires to both terminals of starter
solenoid.
2. Connector green (G) lead wire to battery positive terminal.
3. Connector black (B) lead wire to battery negative terminal.
4. Check electrical conductivity between terminals of starter
solenoid. Replace if no conductivity.
5. Remove battery terminal from green (G) or black (B) lead
wire, and check there is no conductivity between starter
solenoid terminals. Replace if conductive.
1. Check pinion teeth for crack and wear. Replace if necessary.
2. Turn only pinion to check that pinion
smoothly in one direction. Replace if necessary.
Turn pinion
can move up smoothly.
1. Put locating mark between starter motor body and cap. (This
mark facilitates reassembly.)
2. Slide pinion stopper
clip .
Use small bladed screw driver to remove clutch.
Be careful not to cut hand because clip is
secured firmly.
3. Remove bolt and disassemble starter motor.
8-18
can be rotated
counterclockwise to check that it
downward as shown and remove
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