ELECTRIC STARTER
20-3
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
• Always turn the ignition switch OFF before servicing the starter motor. The motor could suddenly start, causing serious
injury.
• A weak battery may be unable to turn the starter motor quickly enough, or supply adequate ignition current.
• The starter motor can be serviced with the engine in the frame.
• When checking the starter system, always follow the steps in the troubleshooting (page 20-4).
• If the current is kept flowing through the starter motor to turn it while the engine is not cranking, the starter motor may
be damaged.
• Refer to the following component information.
– Starter pinion (page 11-7)
– Ignition switch (page 21-11)
– Starter switch (page 21-12)
– Brake light switch (page 21-13)
– Main relay (page 21-15)
SPECIFICATION
Unit: mm (in)
TORQUE VALUE
TOOL
ITEM STANDARD SERVICE LIMIT
Starter motor brush length 7.0 (0.28) 3.5 (0.14)
Starter motor case screw 2 N·m (0.20 kgf·m, 1.5 lbf·ft)
Test probe
07ZAJ-RDJA110