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7.9 CHECKING THE STARTER MOTOR AFTER A SPIN
In the event of a spin, if the clutch is not depressed and the engine spins backwards, there is a chance that
the starter and opposing gears can get damaged. If there are any doubts over whether the engine is
damaged after a spin, it should not be started again prior to inspecting the starter motor.
The first stage in inspecting the starter motor is to remove the positive terminal under the black cover, once it
is removed cover it in tape. Then remove the two bolts going into the engine cases, noting which bolt holds
the negative wire on.
The starter motor can then be pulled from the starter cover, the first check is to turn the shaft on the starter
motor, this should turn normally.
It is imperative to check the starter idler gear if the engine has turned backwards and damaged the starter
motor, the gear will only turn one way, so they teeth may be stripped in the event of a spin. If the gear is
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