TOHATSU NB-1000 Service Manual page 249

Remove Starter Motor
Disconnect negative battery cable from battery
before removing starter motor.
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1. Disconnect starter solenoid cable and ground cable.
2. Remove starter motor bolts (3).
3. Slide starter motor out of bracket.
4. Clean bracket with cleaning solvent.
Inspect and Remove Pinion Assembly
1. Grasp pinion collar (1) and wind pinion gear (2) in a clockwise
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direction. Make sure gear moves freely and returns to original
position. If any binding is noted, remove and replace pinion assembly.
2. Release pinion collar (1) by tapping it with a socket (2)
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(with same outside diameter as pinion collar and clearance
for motor shaft) and mallet (3).
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3. Push down on pinion collar (2) and remove locking ring (1).
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