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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 the starter positive (+) cable from post on
starter.
Remove the four frame and bracket mounting
screws. Lift and remove the starter.
Loosen the two nuts used to fasten the starter
bracket. Remove the nuts and bracket.
Remove the screws, lock washers, and pinion
housing.
Starter Disassembly
Lift and remove the wave washer and bushing.
Place an appropriate-sized deep socket on the
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