2001-2003 Honda TRX500FA Factory Service Manual, Page 335Get this manual

2001-2003 Honda TRX500FA Factory Service Manual, Page 335

21ELECTRIC STARTER SERVICE INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING STARTER MOTOR

21-1 21-2 214

STARTER RELAY SWITCH DIODE

21-10 21-11

SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
Always tu rn th ig nit io switch OFF before servi cing th st arte moto r.The ot or co uld suddenly sta rtcaus ing serio us in ju ryThe st arte motor can be serv iced ith th engine in the rameWhen checking the starter systemalways follow he st eps in the troubleshooting fl ow chart (page 21-21A weak battery may be unable to turn the sta rter motor quickly enough, or supply adequate ig nit ion cu rrentIf the urrent is kept low ing through the starter ot or to turn it hile the engine is not cranking over, the starter motor may be damaged See sect io 11 or starter clu tch servici ngSee secti 22 fo foll ow ing co po nents: