Checking The Starter Clutch - Yamaha 2004 Rhino 660 YXR660FAS Service Manual

ENGINE COOLING FAN AND A.C. MAGNETO

CHECKING THE STARTER CLUTCH

1. Check:
• starter clutch 1
Cracks/damage → Replace.
• starter clutch bolts 2
Loose → Replace with new ones, and
clinch the end of the bolts.
NOTE:
The arrow mark on the starter clutch must face
inward, away from the A.C. magneto rotor.
Starter clutch bolts
30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb)
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a. Install the starter wheel gear onto the
starter clutch, and hold the starter clutch.
NOTE:
Install the starter wheel gear with the groove
a facing the A.C. magneto rotor.
b. Turn the starter wheel gear counterclock-
wise È to check that the starter clutch and
wheel gear engage.
If the starter clutch and wheel gear do not
engage, replace the starter clutch.
c. Turn the starter wheel gear clockwise É to
check the starter wheel gear for smooth
operation.
If operation is not smooth, replace the
starter clutch.
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2. Check:
• starter idle gear teeth 1
• starter wheel gear teeth 2
Burrs/clips/roughness/wear → Replace.
3. Check:
• starter wheel gear
(contacting surface)
Damage/pitting/wear → Replace.
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