Service Manual

51
ELECTRIC START SYSTEM
(
120 VOLT
)
Troubleshooting
Introduction
The electric start models of the R tek en
g
ine use a 120
volt startin
g
system. When the starter is supplied with
volta
g
e, the helical shaft spins forcin
g
the pinion
g
ear
to slide out on the shaft and en
g
a
g
e the rin
g
g
ear.
(See Fi
g
ure 92.)
Fi
g
ure 92
120V
Starter Removal
1. Remove the upper housin
g
. Remove the starter
switch, the bolt holdin
g
the wire clip, and the two
bolts which mount the starter to the en
g
ine. (See
Fi
g
ure 93.)
Fi
g
ure 93
1657-017
Starter Motor Fails to Turn
Possible Cause Correction
Power not reachin
g
product Plu
g
another appliance into extension cord to ensure cord is OK.
Starter switch malfunction Check switch usin
g
a volt/ohmmeter set for resistance. Ensure
that there is continuity when the switch is depressed.
En
g
ine has seized Verify that the en
g
ine turns over freely.
Starter motor has failed If all the above conditions are checked and the starter still fails to
turn, it must be repaired or replaced.