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2. Remove the spark plug wire and disconnect
3. Apply 12 volts direct to the starter motor
the starter motor plug.
terminals. See Fig. 3-23.
6. If removal of the brake assembly and switch
is necessary, remove the two retaining
screws. See Fig. 3-21.
Figure 3-21
Installation Ignition
1. Mount the brake assembly or throttle
assembly.
2. Install the ignition coil. Mount a wire re-
tainer on either the right or left side of the
coil, depending on the brake system used.
Refer to Fig. 3-19.
3. Establish an air gap of .38
.50 mm (.015
-.020) between the flywheel and ignition
coil. Use a feeler gauge or spacer of appro-
priate thickness. Tighten the ignition coil
fasteners.
4. Reinstall all shrouding. Note: Do not install
the screw for the oil
fill tube at this time.
5. Mount the air cleaner assembly. Install the
long screw and spacer washers through the
air cleaner and dip-stick tube at this time.
Refer to Fig. 3-2.
6. Mount the fuel tank. Route the fuel hose
behind the governor arm.
ELECTRIC STARTER AND ALTERNATOR
The electric starter used on the OHV engine
operates on 12 volts DC and is controlled by a
start switch and ignition kill switch. The battery
is under continuous charge with a 300 ma
alternator. See Fig. 3-22 for the OHV electric
start wiring schematic.
Testing Electric Starter
1. Check the battery, make sure it is connected
and fully charged. If the motor still does not
turn, go to step two.
The starter motor fails to turn:
17
Figure 3-22
Figure 3-23
If the motor turns:
1. Check the starter switch. Use a volt ohm-
meter. There should be continuity through
the switch in the “start” mode.
2. Check the battery ground to the engine.
There should be continuity between the
negative battery terminal and the body
of
the engine.
3. Check the wire connectors at the battery
and starter motor.
If the motor does not turn:
1. Verify that the engine
is not seized. If the
2. Replace the motor as the internal com-
engine
is free go to step “2”.
ponents are not replaceable.