Viper E40 Electric Starter - Eton America Rascal IXL-40 Service Manual

13.1 VIPER 40E ELECTRIC STARTER
The Viper 40E is equipped with an electric starter as well as a
backup pull starter. To gain access to the reduction gear and
starter wheel, remove the six Phillips head screws (circled in the
picture).
The reduction gear and starter wheel should be inspected and
clean to prevent excessive noise in the starter system.
To gain access to the starter motor, remove the two 8mm bolts as
shown in the picture. Cap can be removed from starter motor to gain
access to the armature and the brushes. Clean and inspect before
replacing the starter motor.
Ignition pickup for the RXL-40E is located on top of the
flywheel as shown in the picture. To test, unplug and
probe leads across pickup wires. Pull the pull cord or
engage starter motor (flywheel must be turning to read
voltage); meter should read 0.3 to 1.5V-AC.
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