starter sometimes engages and sometimes just spins
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starter sometimes engages and sometimes just spins
A while ago I replaced piston and stater in my Trail Boss 250 along with a woodruff key. Ever since then my starter sometimes engages and sometimes just freely spins. If it freely spins, all I need to do is to turn the key off and on, and the starter might engage or might free spin again.
When it actually turns the flywheel, the ATV starts and all is well.
no teeth are missing on the flywheel nor on the bendix.
Starter was never pulled, unscrewed, or anything - just the bendix came out.
So I'm thinking:
1) I might have lost a washer or something associated with bendix - but I don't remember any extra parts/pieces
2) The flywheel is not sitting back far enough - the nuts is really tight and the case (with the pull cord) goes on properly and completely - I would assume if the flywheel was not seated properly, the case would not bolt on correctly either - but maybe the new woodruff key had something to do with this
I would appreciate any suggestions...
Thank you
Vlad
When it actually turns the flywheel, the ATV starts and all is well.
no teeth are missing on the flywheel nor on the bendix.
Starter was never pulled, unscrewed, or anything - just the bendix came out.
So I'm thinking:
1) I might have lost a washer or something associated with bendix - but I don't remember any extra parts/pieces
2) The flywheel is not sitting back far enough - the nuts is really tight and the case (with the pull cord) goes on properly and completely - I would assume if the flywheel was not seated properly, the case would not bolt on correctly either - but maybe the new woodruff key had something to do with this
I would appreciate any suggestions...
Thank you
Vlad
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Or the bendix spring is worn out. This can cause it to retract back after it engages the flywheel. Frustrating,but if this is the case just replace the starter bendix. If in doubt on the starter itself,replace the starter. You won't have to pull the flywheel to do this,but the bash plate,clutches and backing plate need to be removed to get to the rear starter bracket. Starters or the bendix are cheap. Sometimes best to replace as a set.https://www.dbelectrical.com/starter...v/polaris/250/
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bendix looks and feel fine. However, I do believe it's the starter - so now I need to replace it and might as well replace the bendix. Flywheel came out relatively easily, as I had it out recently while doing the piston.
How difficult is it to get to the back or the starter? Especially removing clutches? Any special tools?
How difficult is it to get to the back or the starter? Especially removing clutches? Any special tools?
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