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Starting
System
ELECTRIC STARTER
Normally the starter will require little or no service other
than possible brush replacement. However,
if
through
accident or misuse, the starter requires service or
overhaul, the following will provide the information
necessary to perform this service.
1.
Remove both battery cables from battery. Discon-
nect ground cable first.
2.
Disconnect battery cable and electrical lead wires
from starter.
3.
Remove starter motor.
Service
When starting engine, note starter motor action. The
pinion gear should mesh quickly with flywheel ring gear
and spin engine. Once engine starts and solenoid
Starter Disassembly
1.
Remove
“M”
terminal nut and wire lead from
solenoid (Figure
8).
opens, the starter should disengage and stop.
If
starter
cranks engine slow,
or
not at all, check start circuit
components. Failure to crank is normally caused by low
battery charge, defective battery cables, corroded or
poor connections, or low temperatures.
If
after checking
these variables, starter continues to crank slowly, starter
2.
Remove the two solenoid mounting screws and
remove solenoid.
3.
Scribe a mark across frame and rear bracket
to
aid
in assembly. Remove the
two
through bolts.
must be removed and repaired.
4.
Remove rear bracket and frame assembly.
Starter Removal
5.
Carefully remove armature and lever from front
Accidental starting
of
the engine can
result in severe personal injury
or
6.
Remove the two brush mounting screws, and re-
death. Disconnect the negative battery cable and spark
move the rear bracket.
plug wires while servicing engine, controls,
or
asso-
ciated equipment.
7.
Remove brush holder assembly from the frame by
bracket. Note direction of lever and retainer.
pulling the brushes out.
SOLENOID
THROUGH
SOLENOID
COVER
BUSHING
BRUSH
ES-1665-01
FIGURE
1.
STARTER
MOTOR
9-
1
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