19. STARTER SYSTEM MXU550EXi/MXU500i Starter Motor Cable STARTER MOTOR INSPECTION Disconnect the starter motor cable from the starter MAG. Turn the ignition switch to "ON". Connect the starter motor cable directly to the battery positive terminal. If the starter motor does not turn, the starter motor is faulty. Rubber Cap REMOVAL Remove the carburetor (refer to the "CARBURETOR REMOVAL/CHOKE INSPECTION/INSTALLATION" section in the chapter 5). Turn the ignition switch turned to "OFF" Remove the two mounting bolts and starter motor. Release the rubber cap and remove the terminal nut to disconnect the starter motor Bolts Nut cable from the starter motor. O-ring INSTALLATION Coat a new O-ring with engine oil and install it into the starter motor groove. Connect the starter motor cable to motor terminal with the terminal nut and tighten it. Install the starter motor into the crankcase. Install the two mounting bolts and tighten them securely. 19-3