Troubleshooting - Honda 2005-2008 RX500 FA Service Manual

'61HN252' by American Honda Motor Co. - Page 427 of 540
[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
· Always turn the ignition switch to OFF before servicing the starter motor. The motor 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 adequate 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
Starter motor brush length
1 of 1
ITEM
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STANDARD
12.5 (0.49)
ELECTRIC STARTER
Unit: mm (in)
SERVICE LIMIT
9.0 (0.35)
21-3
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