ELECTRIC STARTER SERVICING
Starter Removal
IMPORTANT: Do not clean the starter drive while the starter motor and drive are installed on the power head. The cleaning agent could drain into the starter motor, washing dirt from the drive into the starter bearings and commutator.
Disconnect the battery cables at the battery.
Remove lower motor covers and air silencer. Refer to Lower Cover Removal on p. 96.
Remove the starter positive (+) cable from post on starter. Remove the battery negative cable (–) from the double-ended stud.
Remove two starter mounting screws and double ended stud. Remove the starter.
- Screws
Starter Installation
Apply Triple-Guard grease to the threads of the two starter screws, the double-ended stud, and also to the washers.
Position the starter and install the screws and washers. Tighten screws to a torque of 168 to 192 in. lbs. (19 to 21 N·m).
Attach starter positive (+) cable to post with lock washer and nut; tighten securely.
Install the battery negative cable (–) to the double ended stud.
Coat connections with Black Neoprene Dip.
- Black Neoprene Dip
