Yamaha MM700A, Manual, Page: 159 / 282

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 153
Starter Motor
Never operate the starter motor continuously for more
than 5 seconds. Allow the motor cool for at least 15 sec-
onds before operating it again.
If the starter motor does not turn over, check the battery
and all connecting wiring for loose or corroded connec-
tions.
If
this does not solve the problem refer to Chapter
Two.
Starter Motor
Open the shroud.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the exhaust system as described
in Chapter
Five.
4. Pull
back the rubber cap at the starter and disconnect
the starter lead.
5. Remove the starter motor mounting bolts and remove
the starter.
6. Installation is the reverse of the preceding st
Tighten the starter mounting bolts to 23 (17
Refer
to Figure
Remove the as described in this chapter.
2. Mark the drive housing, frame and end cap to aid dur-
ing reassembly.
3.
Loosen the two throughbolts (A, Figure 15). Then re-
move the bolts and washers.
4. Remove the end cap
Figure 15).
5. Remove the washers installed between the end cap and
the armature
(Figure 16).
NOTE
Step 6 describes removing the pinion gear
assembly. However thepinion gear does not
require removal unless
it is damaged or re-
quires replacement. The clip (Figure 17) se-
curing the pinion gear assembly may be
difficult to remove. Have an assistant on
hand to help with
its removal and purchase
a new
clip from a
dealership before
disassembling the starter motor.
6. If necessary, remove the pinion gear as follows:
a. Support the drive housing in a vise so the armature
is positioned vertically.
See Figure 17. Place a wrench over the pinion stop-
per and lightly tap the wrench downward to uncover
the clip.
c. Hold the clip with locking pliers as shown in Figure
18. Then pry the clip open with a screwdriver.
Remove the clip, pinion stopper, spring and washer.
Before removing the pinion gear, check the clip
groove for burrs that could damage the gear,
Smooth the metal surface with a file.
f. Remove the pinion gear.
g. Remove the washer from the armature shaft (14,
Figure 14).