Honda 2005 FOURTRAX FOREMAN TRX500 TM Service Manual page 371

ELECTRIC STARTER
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 20-4).
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.
See page 11-10 for starter clutch servicing.
See page 21-7 for ignition switch inspection and servicing.
See page 21-8 for engine stop switch and starter switch inspection.
See page 21-10 for front brake switch inspection.
See page 21-10 for gear position switch inspection and servicing.
SPECIFICATION
Unit: mm (in)
ITEM
Starter motor brush length
STANDARD
12.5 (0.49)
SERVICE LIMIT
9.0 (0.35)
20-3