Installing The Starter

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Before installing the starter, check the smooth operation of the thread for securing the starter. Threads that do not open/close smoothly must be repaired before installing the starter .

Pull the line carefully downwards -Arrow A- and insert the starter -Arrow B- . Turn the starter if necessary -Arrow C- .

Fig 1: Inserting Starter
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Lift the starter forwards and screw in fastening screw -Arrow 8- but do not tighten it.
Screw in fastening screw -Arrow 6- on the transmission side and tighten the two fastening screws on the starter. → Tightening torque: 75 Nm (56 ftlb.)7 , → Tightening torque: 75 Nm (56 ftlb.)

Fig 2: Locating Starter Fastening Screw (On Transmission Side)
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Insert the holder -Arrows A- and screw on the fastening nuts -Arrows 5- , but do not tighten them.

Fig 3: Supporting Protective Tube On Starter
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Screw on fastening screw -Arrow 4- and tighten. Then tighten the fastening nuts -Arrows 5- .
Place the protective tube in installation position -Arrow B- and secure with the fastening screw -Arrow 3- .
Connect the line to the threaded bolt -Arrow A- and secure with the fastening nut -2- . → Tightening torque: 8 Nm (6.0 ftlb.)

Fig 4: Securing Lines On Starter
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Fit protection cap -3- (-Arrow A- ).
Connect the line to the B+ connection -Arrow B- and secure with the fastening nut -1-. → Tightening torque: 15 Nm (11 ftlb.)
Place protective cap on the B+ connection -Arrow C- .
Put heat protection cover around solenoid switch -Arrows A- and fasten with the push buttons -Arrows B- .

Fig 5: Installing Heat Protection Cover Around Solenoid Switch
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Secure the line with the fastening screw -Arrow 7- .

Fig 6: Locating Down Line Mounting Screw
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