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ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION
ELECTRIC STARTER SERVICING
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ELECTRIC STARTER
SERVICING
Starter Removal
IMPORTANT: Do not clean the starter drive
while the starter motor and drive are installed on
the powerhead. The cleaning agent could drain
into the starter motor, washing dirt from the drive
into the starter bearings and commutator.
Disconnect the battery cables at the battery.
Remove lower motor covers and air silencer.
Refer to Lower Cover Removal on p. 54.
Remove the starter positive (+) cable from post on
starter. Remove the battery negative cable (–)
from the double-ended stud.
Remove two starter mounting screws and double-
ended stud. Remove the starter.
Starter Installation
Apply Triple-Guard grease to the threads of the
two starter screws, the double-ended stud, and
also to the washers.
Position the starter and install the screws and
washers. Tighten screws to a torque of 168 to 192
in. lbs. (19 to 21 N·m).
Attach starter positive (+) cable to post with lock
washer and nut; tighten securely.
Install the battery negative cable (–) to the double-
ended stud.
Coat connections with Black Neoprene Dip.
1. Screws 008189
1. Black Neoprene Dip 008190
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