- Starter clutch rollers "1". Damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
- Starter clutch gear "1"
- Starter idle gear "2
Burrs/chips/roughness/wear → Replace the defective part(s).
3. Check:
- Starter clutch gear's contacting surfaces. Damage/pitting/wear → Replace the starter clutch gear.
4. Check:
- Starter clutch operation
a. Install the starter clutch gear "1" onto the clutch housing assembly "2" and hold the clutch housing assembly.
b. When turning the starter clutch gear clockwise "A", the starter clutch and the starter clutch gear should engage, otherwise the starter clutch is faulty and must be replaced.
c. When turning the starter clutch gear counterclockwise "B", it should turn freely, otherwise the starter clutch is faulty and must be replaced.