Kawasaki STX-15F service manual Starter Motor Removal, Starter Motor Installation

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14-27

Electric Starter System

•Set ohmmeter to R × 1 Ω range.

•Connect meter leads to starter relay as shown.

•Activate starter relay switch by connecting a 12 V battery as shown.

If the starter relay switch clicks and the ohmmeter indi- cates zero resistance, the starter relay switch is good.

If the meter indicates high or infinite (∞) resistance, the starter relay switch is defective and must be replaced.

Starter Motor Removal

•Remove:

Seat (see Hull/Engine Hood chapter) Inlet Manifold (see Fuel System chapter)

•Side out the rubber caps [A] and remove the terminal nuts.

•Remove the mounting bolts [A].

•Pull out the starter motor [B].

Starter Motor Installation

CAUTION

Do not tap the starter motor shaft or body. Tapping the shaft or body could damage the motor.

•When installing the starter motor, clean the starter mo- tor legs [A] and crankcase [B] where the starter motor is grounded.

•Apply grease to the O-rings [A].

•Install the starter motor and tighten the mounting bolts.

Torque - Starter Motor Mounting Bolts: 8.8 N·m (0.90 kgf·m, 78 in·lb)