NOTE: Make sure that the ignition switch is in the NOTE: If the meter showed no voltage, inspect ON position, transmission in neutral, brake lock ground connections, starter motor lead, battery released, and the emergency stop switch in the voltage (at the battery), starter relay, or the neutral RUN position. start relay. 3. Depress the starter button while observing the REMOVING multimeter. The multimeter should drop to 0 volts, a "click" should be heard from the relay, and the 1. Disconnect the battery. starter motor should run. NOTE: If a "click" is heard and any voltage is indi- ! CAUTION cated by the multimeter, replace the starter relay. If Always disconnect the negative battery cable from no "click" is heard and the multimeter continues to the battery first; then disconnect the positive cable. indicate battery voltage, test the neutral start relay. 2. Remove the nut securing the positive cable to the starter; then remove the cable from the starter. Starter Motor 3. Remove the two cap screws securing the starter to the crankcase; then remove the starter. Account for an O-ring. NOTE: The starter is a non-serviceable compo- INSTALLING nent. If the following test does not result as speci- fied, the starter must be replaced. 1. Apply a small amount of grease to the O-ring seal on the starter; then install the starter into the crank- TESTING VOLTAGE case. Secure with two cap screws making sure the engine ground is secured by the rear cap screws. Perform this test on the starter motor positive terminal. Tighten to 8 ft-lb. To access the terminal, slide the boot away. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON position, the emergency stop switch in the RUN position, and the shift lever in the NEUTRAL posi- tion. 1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position. 2. Connect the red tester lead to the starter terminal; then connect the black tester lead to ground. 3. With the starter button depressed, the meter must show approximately 10.0 DC volts and the starter motor should operate. KC201A 2. Secure the positive cable to the starter with the nut. Tighten to 8 ft-lb. 3. Connect the battery. CDI Unit The CDI is located on the electrical tray in front of the steering post. NOTE: The CDI unit is not a serviceable compo- AR607D nent. If the unit is defective, it must be replaced. NOTE: If the meter showed correct voltage but the starter did not operate or operated slowly, the The CDI is rarely the cause for electrical problems; starter motor is defective. however, if the CDI is suspected, substitute another CDI unit to verify the suspected one is defective. 5-10