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Electrical System
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4) Inspection of Starter Motor Pinion
1. Check pinion teeth for crack and wear. Replace if necessary.
2. Fix clutch 2, and turn only pinion 1 to check that it can be
rotated smoothly in one direction. Replace if necessary.
5) Inspection of Armature
1. Check commutator 1 for dirt. If necessary, clean by using
sand paper of No. 600 or by air-blowing.
Turn pinion 1 counterclockwise to check that it
can be rotated smoothly. Also, check that pinion
is locked when turned clockwise.
3) Disassembly of Starter Motor
1. Put locating mark between starter motor body and cap. (This
mark facilitates reassembly.)
2. Slide pinion stopper 1 downward as shown and remove
clip 2.
3. Remove bolt and disassemble starter motor.
Use small bladed screw driver to remove clutch.
Be careful not to cut hand because clip is
secured firmly.
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