Starter Assembly - SeaDoo GTI Shop Manual

4-TEC Engines
Check commutator condition with an indicator. If
out of specification, replace the starter.
1. Commutator undercut 0.20 mm (.008 in)
All Engines
Brush Holder
Check brush holder for insulation using an ohm-
meter. Place one test probe on insulated brush
holder and the other test probe on brush holder
plate. If continuity is found, brush holder has to
be repaired or replaced.
Brush
Measure brush length. If less than 8.5 mm
(.335 in), replace them.
NOTE: New brush length is 12 mm (.472 in).
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1. New
2. Wear limit, 8.5 mm (.335 in)
Overrunning Clutch
2-Stroke Engines
Pinion of overrunning clutch should turn smooth-
ly in clockwise direction, and should not slip in a
counterclockwise direction. If defective, replace.
Check pinion teeth for wear and damage. If de-
fective, replace.
NOTE: Always check engine ring gear teeth for
wear and damage. If defective replace ring gear.
Refer to MAGNETO.

STARTER ASSEMBLY

All Engines
Reverse the order of disassembly to reassemble
starter. However, attention should be paid to the
following operations.
717 and 787 RFI Engines
Prior to assembling, coat sliding surfaces on arma-
ture shaft splines, overrunning clutch and bushing
(717 engines) with G.E. Versilube G 341 M or ES-
SO Beacon 325 lubricant or equivalent.
After placing pinion stop collar no. 7 on armature
shaft no. 11, fit circlip no. 6 into armature shaft,
then make sure that it is properly secured.
Slide stop collar no. 7 over circlip no. 6 and secure
in place by punching it at two or three places.
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Section 12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subsection 03 (STARTING SYSTEM)
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