Honda SH300I 2006, Manual

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ELECTRIC STARTER
21-3
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
• Always turn the ignition switch to OFF before servicing the starter motor. The motor could suddenly start, causing seri-
ous 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 21-4).
• If the current is kept flowing through the starter motor to turn it while the engine is not cranking over, the starter motor
may be damaged.
• For starter clutch servicing (page 13-9).
• Inspect the following:
– Inhibitor switch (page 22-19)
– Starter switch (page 22-18)
– Sidestand switch (page 22-20)
SPECIFICATION
Unit: mm (in)
TORQUE VALUES
ITEM STANDARD SERVICE LIMIT
Starter motor brush length 10.0 – 10.5 (0.39 – 0.41) 6.5 (0.26)
Starter motor cable terminal nut 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7 lbf·ft)
Starter motor cover bolt 4.9 N·m (0.5 kgf·m, 3.6 lbf·ft)
Starter motor negative brush screw 3.7 N·m (0.4 kgf·m, 2.7 lbf·ft)