Description & 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.
• In order to prevent damage caused by excessive rotation of the starter armature when the engine starts, the clutch pinion gear overruns.

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