SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• The removal of starter motor can be accomplished with the engine installed.
• For the starter clutch removal, refer to Section 4.
SPECIFICATIONS
Starter motor brush length
TORQUE VALUES
Starter clutch cover socket bolt 1.2kg-m
Starter clutch lock nut 9.5kg-m
SPECIAL TOOLS
Lock nut wrench
Universal holder
TROUBLESHOOTING
Starter motor won‘t turn Lack of power
• Fuse burned out • Weak battery
• Weak battery • Loose wire or connection
• Faulty ignition switch • Foreign matter stuck in starter motor
• Faulty starter clutch
or gear
• Faulty front or rear stop switch
• Faulty starter relay Starter motor rotates but engine does
• Poorly connected, broken or shorted wire
not start
• Faulty starter motor • Faulty starter clutch
• Starter motor rotates reversely
• Weak battery
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STARTER MOTOR
REMOVAL
Remove the two starter motor mounting bolts
and the motor.
Remove the waterproof rubber jacket and
disconnect the starter motor cable connector.
DISASSEMBLY
Remove the two starter motor case screws,
front cover, motor case and other parts.
INSPECTION
Inspect the removed parts for wear, damage
or discoloration and replace if necessary.
Clean the commutator if there is metal
powder between the segments.
Check for continuity between pairs of the
commutator segments and there should be
continuity.
Also, make a continuity check between
individual commutator segments and the
armature shaft. There should be no
continuity.
Before removing the starter motor, turn
the ignition switch OFF and remove the
battery ground. Then, turn on the
ignition switch and push the starter
button to see if the starter motor
operates properly.