Yamaha Marine Outboards Factory Service / Repair/ Workshop Manual 225G 250B L250B, Page 331Get this manual
STARTER MOTOR
REMOVING THE STARTER MOTOR PINION 8
Remove: Clips NOTE: Slide the pinion stopper down as shown and then remove the clips 28540
INSPECTING THE STARTER MOTOR PINION 8
1Inspect: Starter motor pinion teeth Damagewear Replace2Inspect: Starter motor pinion movement Incorrect ReplaceNOTE: Rotate the starter motor pinion clockwise and make sure it moves smoothlyAlso, rotate the starter motor pinion counterclockwise and make sure it locks