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ELECTRIC START ENGINE
OVERVIEW
The electric start option allows the operator to start the engine with the electric starter motor rather than the pull-cord
recoil assembly. By turning the switch located on the switch box and depressing the push-button starter, the engine will
turn over using the built-in starter motor. The attached recoil can also be used to start the engine if the starter system has
a problem.
There are two versions of the electric start system; the most common includes an on-board battery (to start the engine), a
lighting coil (to recharge the battery) and a voltage regulator with a built-in circuit protector.
The other system requires the use of a battery jump-box that is plugged into the kart to power the starter. The battery
jump-box is plugged into the karts using an Anderson-style connector (blue SB120) to provide power to the starter motor.
Both systems require an external electric start switch box with an on/o
ff
switch and a push-button-starter.
The Honda shop manual includes service information, along with instructions for replacement and testing of the lighting
coil, starter relay and starter motor. This section will focus on the components added by J&J to facilitate the function of the
stock Honda equipment.