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starter question
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:18 pm
by mgracer
My starter spins but not enough to engage the bendix. Battery is charged.
Is the starter going out or is the bendix questionable?
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:30 pm
by Kenny_McCormic
Pull off the side cover, clean and lube bendix with wd40, replace cover and try again, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START WITHOUT BELT COVER.
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:54 am
by Scooterspal
Not sure if this is a similar problem but sometimes, on the first try or two, my starter spins away and does not seem to engage. Stop and try again and it will work fine.
Same issue? Should I also try cleaning and lubing as above?
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:23 pm
by keithw
I pulled mine out and cleaned with mineral spirits then lubed with a few drops of 3 in 1 oil. WD-40 leaves a gummy residue that will sometimes make things sticky. Next thing ya know you're pulling it apart and cleaning it again.
Having started and run mine without the belt cover, I have to agree, DON'T DO IT. The bendix will slide out and get into the starter gear. Being that the free end is unsuported with the cover off things can get really ugly, and broken.
keithw
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:42 pm
by Scooterspal
My Spree has the kick starter. Besides the pedal part on the outside, will I need to remove anything else underneath to get to that bendix gear after I remove the cover?