buell s1 lightning '97 Manual

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STARTER SOLENOID
 
GENERAL 
 
See 
 The starter solenoid is a switch that is
designed to open and close the starting circuit electromagnet-
ically. The switch consists of contacts and a winding around a
hollow cylinder containing a movable plunger.
 
DISASSEMBLY 
 
1.
 Remove screws (1) and clip (2).
2.
Remove cover (3) and gasket (4). Discard gasket.
3.
Remove plunger (5) from solenoid housing (6).
 
ASSEMBLY 
 
1.
See 
necessary.
2.
Install plunger (5) in solenoid housing (6).
3.
Install 
 
new
 
 gasket (4) onto cover (3).
4.
Position cover with gasket onto solenoid housing. Install
clip (2) and screws (1).
 
Figure 5-25. Starter Solenoid
1.
Screw (3)
2.
Clip
3.
Cover
4.
Gasket
5.
Plunger
6.
Solenoid housing
7.
Nut
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1
2
3
4
5
6
1
CAUTION
Do not tighten nut (7) without
removing items 1-5. Movement will
cause damage to the contact.
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