Operation and maintenance manual

QSB4.5 and QSB6.7 Starting Motor
Section A - Adjustment, Repair, and Replacement Page A-21
Preparatory Steps
WARNING
Batteries can emit explosive gases. To reduce the
possibility of personal injury, always ventilate the
compartment before servicing the batteries. To
reduce the possibility of arcing, remove the negative
(-) battery cable first and attach the negative (-)
battery cable last.
WARNING
When using a steam cleaner, wear safety glasses or a
face shield, as well as protective clothing. Hot steam
can cause serious personal injury.
WARNING
Wear appropriate eye and face protection when using
compressed air. Flying debris and dirt can cause
personal injury.
• Disconnect the batteries. Refer to the OEM service
manual.
Remove
Identify each wire with a tag inicating its location on the
starting motor.
Remove the electrical connections from the starting
motor.
Remove the three capscrews and the starting motor.
NOTE: If equipped with a starting motor spacer, remove
the spacer and clean all surfaces between the starting
motor, starting motor spacer, and flywheel housing with a
wire brush.
Clean and Inspect for Reuse
For engines that use wet flywheel housings, clean any left
over sealant from the starting motor mounting flange on
both the flywheel housing and starting motor. Make sure
these surfaces are clean of oil and debris.