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ENGINE 130 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ON ENGINE A) STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL 1 Disconnect cable from the negative terminal of the battery. It is recommended to first disconnect battery from the circuit before any attempt is made to remove the starter motor. 2 Disconnect cable from starter terminals. Identify starter terminals and cable connector by suitable marking or note down cable colour with respect to connecting terminals so that they can be reconnected in the same position. 3 Unscrew and remove starter mounting stud nuts. 4 Pull out starter motor towards front of the engine and remove. Fig. 1. INSTALLATION 1 Check starter motor pinion teeth for wear and damage. Replace excessively worn out or damaged pinion. 2 Check oil/dust seal on pinion for leakage and damage. Replace, if necessary. NOTE Testing and major overhaul of the starter motor is detailed in electrical group. 3 Remove oil plug (grub screw) from the starter motor mounting flange and put little quantity of recommended oil using oil can. Refit the oil plug. 4 Smear pinion shaft and teeth with grease. 5 Refit distance piece between starter motor and clutch housing if it is removed. 6 Install starter motor and tighten mounting nuts on spring washers fully. Connect earth cable from chassis to engine at one of the starter mounting studs. 7 Connect electrical cables to respective terminals. Fasten cables on terminals firmly. Do not keep connections loose in any case. 8 Glean battery terminal post and cable connector using fine polish paper. Tighten battery cable connectors on to the battery terminals. Apply : vaseline/petroleum jelly on terminals and connectors.