Charging and Starting System
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2. Install the pinion gear with the taper side towards the starter assembly.
a - Pinion gear taper
b - Starter shaft splines
3. Lightly tap the pinion gear onto the starter shaft splines and secure with a new snap ring.
IMPORTANT: Always install a new snap ring to retain the pinion gear.
a - Pinion gear
b - Snap ring
Solenoid Installation
1. Push the solenoid actuating plunger into the solenoid. When released, the solenoid actuating plunger should return to a fully
extended position.
2. Lubricate the end of the solenoid actuating plunger with 2‑4‑C with Teflon.