19. STARTER SYSTEM                                                       MXU550EXi/MXU500i

                                                   Starter Motor Cable
 STARTER MOTOR

 INSPECTION

 Disconnect the starter motor cable from the
 starter MAG.
 Turn the ignition switch to "ON".
 Connect the starter motor cable directly to the
 battery positive terminal.
 If the starter motor does not turn, the starter
 motor is faulty.




                                                                             Rubber Cap
 REMOVAL

 Remove the carburetor (refer to the
 "CARBURETOR REMOVAL/CHOKE
 INSPECTION/INSTALLATION" section
 in the chapter 5).

 Turn the ignition switch turned to "OFF"

 Remove the two mounting bolts and starter
 motor.

 Release the rubber cap and remove the
 terminal nut to disconnect the starter motor      Bolts                    Nut
 cable from the starter motor.


                                                                   O-ring
 INSTALLATION

 Coat a new O-ring with engine oil and install
 it into the starter motor groove.

 Connect the starter motor cable to motor
 terminal with the terminal nut and tighten it.

 Install the starter motor into the crankcase.

 Install the two mounting bolts and tighten them
 securely.




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