kxr 50 90 Manuel atelier : Page 235

          16. STARTING SYSTEM                                            Mongoose/KXR 90/50

                                                                        Starter Motor
 STARTER MOTOR
 REMOVAL
 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.

 Disconnect the starter motor cable.                            Bolts
 Remove two mounting bolts at the starter
 motor attaching left crankcase, then remove     Front Cover
 the starter motor. (Mongoose/KXR 90's
 starter motor is located on the engine.
 Mongoose/KXR 50's starter motor is
 located under the engine.)

 DISASSEMBLY
 Remove the two starter motor case screws,
 front cover, motor case and other parts.



                                                  Motor Case            Case Screws
                                                                          Commutator
 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.




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