Section05ELECTRICALSYSTEM
Subsection 03 (STARTING SYSTEM)
Ifthestarterturns,ensurewiringharnessandcon-
nectors between battery and starter are in good
condition. See procedure above.
If the starter does not turn, replace it.
STARTER REMOVAL
Disconnect BLACK (-) cable from battery then the
RED (+) cable.
WARNING
Always disconnect BLACK (-) cable first.
Remove tuned pipe.
Disconnect RED cable from starter.
Disconnect ground cable from starter.
Unbolt and remove starter from engine.
STARTER INSTALLATION
Use new teflon washers on the 3 bolts retaining
starter to engine.
Torque the bolts to 28 N•m(20lbf•ft).
Connect the RED wire to the large terminal of the
starter.
Torque large terminal nut to 7 N•m(62lbf•in).
Connect ground cable to the starter with star
washer in between.
Torque ground cable connecting bolt to 11 N•m
(97 lbf•in).
Install battery cables.
WARNING
Always connect RED (+) cable first.
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