Starter Pinion Replacement - Toro Snow Commander Service Manual

NOTE: When installing the wires, install the black
wires directly across from each other and the light
wires across from each other (Figure 68).
Figure 68

Starter Pinion Replacement

In order to replace the pinion, the upper shroud must
be removed and at least the two motor mounting
screws removed. If you know the wire, switch, and
motor are all ok, they can be left in place. Refer to
"System Disassembly" on page 5 - 1.
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With the motor mounting screws removed, the motor
can be accessed from the top. To remove the pinion,
push the pinion stop down to uncover the wire lock ring
around the end of the armature (Figure 69). The lock
ring can be grasped with a pliers or side cutters and
pulled off. Replace the ring; do not re-use. With the ring
off the pinion and spring can be removed (Figure 70).
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A
(A) Ring
(A) & (B) Pinion Assembly
(C) Pinion Stop
B
Figure 69
(B) Pinion Stop
B
A
Figure 70
(D) Spring
(E) Lock Ring
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C D E
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