Kawasaki STX-15F service manual Brush Inspection, Commutator Cleaning and Inspection

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14-29

Electric Starter System

•Install the O-rings [A] and the washers [B] as shown.

•Fit the tongue [A] on the brush plate into the end cover groove [B].

•Align the lines [A] on the yoke with the lines [B] on the both end covers.

•Replace the starter motor through bolts [C] with new ones.

•Tighten:

Torque - Starter Motor Through Bolts: 6.4 N·m (0.65 kgf·m, 56 in·lb)

Brush Inspection

•Measure the length [A] of each brush.

If any is worn down to the service limit, replace the nega- tive brush assembly [B] and the positive brush assembly [C].

Starter Motor Brush Length

Standard:	12 mm (0.4724 in.)
Service Limit:	6.5 mm (0.2559 in.)

Commutator Cleaning and Inspection

•Smooth the commutator surface [A] if necessary with fine emery cloth [B], and clean out the grooves.