starter question

mgracer · Post by **mgracer** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:18 pm

My starter spins but not enough to engage the bendix. Battery is charged.
Is the starter going out or is the bendix questionable?

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:30 pm

Pull off the side cover, clean and lube bendix with wd40, replace cover and try again, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START WITHOUT BELT COVER.

Scooterspal · Post by **Scooterspal** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:54 am

Not sure if this is a similar problem but sometimes, on the first try or two, my starter spins away and does not seem to engage. Stop and try again and it will work fine.

Same issue? Should I also try cleaning and lubing as above?

keithw · Post by **keithw** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:23 pm

I pulled mine out and cleaned with mineral spirits then lubed with a few drops of 3 in 1 oil. WD-40 leaves a gummy residue that will sometimes make things sticky. Next thing ya know you're pulling it apart and cleaning it again.

Having started and run mine without the belt cover, I have to agree, DON'T DO IT. The bendix will slide out and get into the starter gear. Being that the free end is unsuported with the cover off things can get really ugly, and broken.

keithw

Scooterspal · Post by **Scooterspal** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:42 pm

My Spree has the kick starter. Besides the pedal part on the outside, will I need to remove anything else underneath to get to that bendix gear after I remove the cover?