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NOTE: If the meter showed correct voltage but the
starter motor did not operate or operated slowly,
troubleshoot all starting system components before
replacing the starter motor.
NOTE: If the meter showed no voltage, inspect the
main fuse, ignition fuse, ground connections, starter
motor lead, battery voltage (at the battery), starter
relay, or the ignition, emergency stop, or starter
switches.
REMOVING
1. Remove seat, right-hand and left-hand side panel,
and left-hand footwell (see Steering/Body/Controls
section).
2. Remove clutch covers, rear duct and clutch (see
Engine/Transmission section).
3. Remove two screws holding engine transaxle mount
to engine; then remove two cap screws and lock nuts
holding mount to transaxle. Discard lock nuts and
remove mount.
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4. Disconnect the battery.
5. Remove the nut securing the positive cable to the
starter motor; then remove the cable from the starter
motor.
6. Remove the two cap screws securing the starter
motor to the crankcase; then remove the starter
motor. Account for the wiring forms and an O-ring.
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INSTALLING
1. Apply a small amount of grease to the O-ring seal on
the starter motor; then install the starter motor into
the crankcase. Secure with two machine screws and
wiring forms.
2. Secure the positive cable to the starter motor with the
nut.
3. Install engine transaxle mount and secure to the tran-
saxle with cap screws and new lock nuts. Tighten to
75 ft-lb (102 N-m). Secure mount to engine with two
cap screws. Tighten to 35 ft-lb (47.5 N-m).
4. Install clutch covers, rear duct and clutch. See
Engine/Transmission section for proper installation
procedure.
5. Install left-hand footwell and side panel.
6. Connect the battery (positive cable first).
7. Install right-hand side panel and seat.
Starter Relay
1. Remove the seat and right-hand side panel; then
using the meter set to the DC Voltage position, check
the relay as follows.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the positive battery ter-
minal; then connect the black tester lead to the starter
cable connection on the starter relay. The meter must
show battery voltage.
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CAUTION
Always disconnect the negative battery cable from the
battery first; then disconnect the positive cable.
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