Service Manual
Starting
System
ELECTRIC STARTER 1.
Remove both battery cables from battery. Discon-
nect ground cable first.
Normally the starter will require little or no service other
than possible brush replacement However,
if
through
2.
Disconnect battery cable and electrical lead wires
accident or misuse, the starter requires service or from starter.
overhaul, the following
will
provide the information
necessary to perform this service.
3.
Remove starter motor.
Service
When starting engine, note starter motor action. The
1.
Remove
“M”
terminal nut and wire lead from
pinion gear should mesh quickly with flywheel ring gear solenoid (Figure
1).
and spin engine. Once engine starts and solenoid
opens, the starter should disengage and stop.
If
starter
2.
Remove the
two
solenoid mounting screws and
cranks engine slow, or not at all, check start circuit remove solenoid.
components. Failure to crank is normally caused
by
low
battery charge, defective battery cables, corroded or
3.
Scribe a mark across frame and rear bracket to aid
poor connections, or low temperatures.
If
after checking in assembly. Remove the
two
through bolts.
these variables, starter continues to crank slowly, starter
must be removed and repaired.
4.
Remove rear bracket and frame assembly.
Starter Disassembly
Starter Removal
5.
Carefully remove armature and lever from front
bracket. Note direction of lever and retainer.
Accidental starting
of
the
engine can
6.
Remove the
two
brush mounting screws, and re-
death. Disconnect
the
battery
cables when repairs are
made
to
the engine, controls,
or
housings.
7.
Remove brush holder assembly from the frame by
cause severe personal injury
or
move the rear bracket
pulling the brushes out
SOLENOID
THROUGH
FRONT
BRACKET
RETAINER
ARMATURE
SCREW
FIGURE
1.
STARTER
MOTOR