The starter is mounted on the top of the engine, next to the transmission housing.
When the ignition key is turned to the START position, the traction relay is activated, which closes the power supply circuit of the starter electric motor. On the electric motor shaft there is a gear that meshes with the flywheel ring gear. The electric motor starts to rotate and through the gear engagement turns the engine crankshaft.
On models with a manual transmission, the starter will only engage when the clutch pedal is depressed. On models with automatic transmission, the starter can only be engaged when the gear selector is in the PARK or NEUTRAL positions.
Observe the following precautions when working with the starting system.
- a) Long-term cranking of the engine with the starter may lead to overheating of the starter motor and cause serious malfunction. Never keep the starter engaged for more than 15 seconds. Allow at least 3 minutes between engagements to allow the engine to cool.
- b) The starter motor is connected directly to the battery during starting. If overloaded or short-circuited, it may arc or catch fire and cause a fire.
- c) Before working on the starting system, disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
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