What makes the starter spin on a Suzuki quad?
There is a starter clutch that allows the starter to grab the crankshaft in one direction, then it spins freely once the motor is running. It consists of springs and rollers so either you have a broken spring or your rollers are damaged.
Why does the starter spin but not turn the engine?
If the large gear is spinning, removing the motor was a coincidence. Unless, somehow, the starter motor is running backwards. That could only happen if you reversed the brush connections after you cleaned them. Looking at the gears, does the large gear spin clockwise when the starter runs?
What to do when your motorcycle starter spins?
You may have to take the side cover off the engine, to hold the drive in position to mate the starter. For example, my CB450’s starter has a spline on the output, and the sprocket that mates it will drop down inside the case when the starter is pulled.
What causes an ATV starter to not engage?
A common problem on 4-wheelers, particularly Kawasaki Bayou and Lakota ATVs is a starter that will not engage the engine. In this video, I show you what is going on and describe how to replace the Starter Drive Idle Gear Sprocket, which most likely has a worn clutch. Loading…
There is a starter clutch that allows the starter to grab the crankshaft in one direction, then it spins freely once the motor is running. It consists of springs and rollers so either you have a broken spring or your rollers are damaged.
If the large gear is spinning, removing the motor was a coincidence. Unless, somehow, the starter motor is running backwards. That could only happen if you reversed the brush connections after you cleaned them. Looking at the gears, does the large gear spin clockwise when the starter runs?
You may have to take the side cover off the engine, to hold the drive in position to mate the starter. For example, my CB450’s starter has a spline on the output, and the sprocket that mates it will drop down inside the case when the starter is pulled.
What causes a Kawasaki Quad Bike to spin?
Kawasaki Doug : There is a starter clutch that allows the starter to grab the crankshaft in one direction, then it spins freely once the motor is running. It consists of springs and rollers so either you have a broken spring or your rollers are damaged.