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Description and Operation: Description

The starting system includes the battery, starter, solenoid switch, ignition switch, inhibitor switch (A/T), clutch pedal switch (M/T), ignition lock switch, connection wires, and the battery cable.

When the ignition key is turned to the start position, current flows and energizes the starter motor's solenoid coil.

The solenoid plunger and clutch shift lever are activated, and the clutch pinion engages the ring gear.

The contacts close and the starter motor cranks. The clutch pinion gear overruns in order to prevent damage that could be caused by excessive rotation of the starter armature when the engine starts.

Fig 1: Identifying Solenoid, Brush Assembly, Armature, & Overrun Clutch
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