Starter Motor with Solenoid for Elec Start versions only GHG5354841

Replacement starter motor made with German bearings for a long life. 

Roary the Repair Lion says:

Often when your starter motor needs replacing it can be for 1 of 4 reasons:

1) The gears or bearings have broken up in the Starter Motor. It is evident by being unable to turn the gears by hand. This usually is due to old oil in the engine making it harder for the engine to turn over. 

2) The solenoid has burnt out. It is evident by a clicking noise when you try to start the engine despite the battery being fully charged. 

For this to happen there would have been an electrical surge in the 12-volt system and the "Battery Charging Rectifier" will have burnt out also.

When testing with a multi-meter, you should get no more than 13 volts DC to the battery when the engine is running. If you are getting a higher reading, then we strongly suggest replacing the Battery Charging Rectifier, to prevent damaging your battery and replacement Starter Motor. (Solenoids and Battery Charging Rectifiers available separately on some models.)

3) The brushes within the starter motor have melted due to turning over the starter motor for prolonged periods. Only turn over in 5 second bursts to prevent this from happening.

4) If the engine is hard to start. Reset the Valve Lash Clearances on the engine (Instruction video below). This should be done on your engine every 300 hours of running. 

Set your Valve Lash Clearances to 0.015 inches OR 0.4 mm for both Intake and Exhaust. (If not running correctly, open the exhaust to 0.020 inches OR 0.5 mm)

You will need a Feeler Gauge to set your Valve Lash Clearances. 

**Below is a great video that will guide you through setting the Valve Lash Clearances**

*Compatible part