Check the leads, couplers, and connectors for stains, rust, moisture, etc.
1. Disconnect:
2. Check:
Moisture → Dry with an air blower.
Rust/stains → Connect and disconnect several times.

3. Check:
Loose connection → Connect properly.
NOTE:
If the pin "1" on the terminal is flattened, bend it up.

4. Connect:
NOTE:
Make sure all connections are tight.
5. Check:

NOTE:
If there is no continuity, clean the terminals.
When checking the wire harness, perform steps (1) to (3).
As a quick remedy, use a contact revitalizer available at most part stores.

Circlips
Special toolsChecking the starter motor
1. Check:
Commutator
Dirt Clean with 600 grit
sandpaper.
2. Measure:
Commutator diameter "a"
Out of specification Replace
the starter
motor.
3. Measure:
Mica undercut "a"
Out of specification Scrape
the mica to the
proper measurement with a hacksaw blade
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Important manual information
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the
following notations:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal
injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury
or death.
WARNING
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Checking the valve seats
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and valve seats.
1. Eliminate:
Carbon deposits
(from the valve face and valve seat)
2. Check:
Valve seat
Pitting/wear Replace the
cylinder head.
3. Measure:
Valve seat width C "a"
Out of specification Replace
the ...