19. STARTER SYSTEM
19-3
MXU 500
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
xAlways turn the ignition switch to “OFF” before servicing the starter motor. The motor could
suddenly start, causing serious injury.
xThe starter motor can be serviced with the engine in the frame.
xWhen checking the starter system, always follow the steps in the troubleshooting flow chart
(page 19-2).
xA weak battery may be unable to turn the starter motor quickly enough, or supply adequate
ignition current.
xIf the current is kept flowing through the starter motor to turn it while the engine is not cranking
over, the starter motor may be damaged.
xSee section 20 for following components:
Æ Ignition switch
Æ Starter switch
Æ Brake light switch
SPECIAL TOOL
Flywheel puller A120E00060
TORQUE
Starter pulley nut 5.5 kgf-m (55 N-m, 40 lbf-ft)
TROUBLESHOOTING
xCheck for the following before troubleshooting:
ņ Blown main fuse (30A) and sub fuse (15 A)
ņ Loose battery and starter motor cable
ņ Discharged battery
xThe starter motor can turn with the following conditions:
ņ Ignition switch ON
ņ Engine stop switch in RUN (OFF ROAD)
ņ Rear brake lever fully squeezed
ņ Starter switch pushed
Starter motor will not turn
xPoorly connected battery terminals.
xOpen or short circuit in battery.
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Check for loose or poorly
connected battery terminals
and opened or shorted battery
cable.
Abnormal
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