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CRANKING SYSTEM
The cranking system is mainly composed of the battery, starting motor, ignition switch, and inhibitor switch (AT models).
Starting Motor
The starting motor uses a solenoid shift type.
MAGNETIC SWITCH ASSEMBLY
BRUSH, ASSMEBLY
PERMANENT MAGNETS
ARMATURE
DRIVE LEVER
60A
ST
MAIN
FUSE
IGNITION
SWITCH
INHIBITOR
SWITCH
(AT ONLY)
MAGNET SWITCH
STARTING MOTOR
Specifications
MT Models AT Models
Maker
Type
Output (kW)
Mitsubishi Electric Motor
Solenoid shift type
0.6 0.8
Operation
When the ignition switch is in the ST (start) posi-
tion (in AT models, inverter SW also is ON), the coil
of the magnetic switch is magnetized, the plunger
and drive lever move, and the pinion engages with
the flywheel gear of the engine. At this time, the
magnet switch is also in an ON state, and the
engine starts. When the engine is started, while
the ignition switch is in the ST position, the pinion
one–way clutch prevents the speed of the arma-
ture from increasing excessively, and when the
switch is removed from the ST position, the
plunger is returned by a return spring inside the
magnet switch, and engagement with the pinion is
released.
OVERRUNNING CLUTCH & PINION