How can I tell if my Kawasaki starter is working?
Still on the topic of the ignitor, when I start the bike, I feel and hear the vibration that comes from the unit itself (almost like a relay) while the starter works full strength. Without being able to remove the ignitor or test it with the specific Kawasaki tool that the Clymer indicates, I’m only assuming that it is functioning.
Why does my starter make a grinding noise?
Start by checking the mounting bolts for any loose wires. The grinding noise you hear with the starter is due to a clash between the flywheel and the ring gear. Next is to dismantle the starter and check inside for the pinion gears. These are often placed at the front of the starter. The pinion gears engage the flywheel in firing up your engine.
What should I do if my starter is not working?
The starter pinion gear engages this wheel to make your car engine crank. Remove the starter motor and set your transmission gear to neutral. Rotate the crankshaft manually using a ratchet. There is a pulley at the front or bottom of your engine block. The pulley should move as you watch how the pion gears are reacting.
What happens when the engine turns over on a Kawasaki?
If starter turns engine over, all interlocks have been satisfied. Post back with make and model number of your meter. Kickstand switch is irrelevant if the bike is in neutral. If starter turns engine over, all interlocks have been satisfied. Post back with make and model number of your meter.
Still on the topic of the ignitor, when I start the bike, I feel and hear the vibration that comes from the unit itself (almost like a relay) while the starter works full strength. Without being able to remove the ignitor or test it with the specific Kawasaki tool that the Clymer indicates, I’m only assuming that it is functioning.
Start by checking the mounting bolts for any loose wires. The grinding noise you hear with the starter is due to a clash between the flywheel and the ring gear. Next is to dismantle the starter and check inside for the pinion gears. These are often placed at the front of the starter. The pinion gears engage the flywheel in firing up your engine.
The starter pinion gear engages this wheel to make your car engine crank. Remove the starter motor and set your transmission gear to neutral. Rotate the crankshaft manually using a ratchet. There is a pulley at the front or bottom of your engine block. The pulley should move as you watch how the pion gears are reacting.
If starter turns engine over, all interlocks have been satisfied. Post back with make and model number of your meter. Kickstand switch is irrelevant if the bike is in neutral. If starter turns engine over, all interlocks have been satisfied. Post back with make and model number of your meter.