i —— chiwia | & | | { & | anes / TECH TIPS em Dixie Part Number: S-8654 S-8818 S-80164 Applications: Various Hyster and Yale applications with Mazda Engines Condition: The operator of the vehicle may complain of one or more of the following conditions: – the starter hangs up after the engine starts – the starter clicks without engaging into the ring gear (flywheel) The technician may observe that when removing the starter the pinion shows wear on both sides of the pinion as well as between both teeth as shown in the picture below. Cause: The above conditions may be caused by improperly adjusted pinion clearance. Correction: The above starter has slotted mounting holes and the pinion clearance must be properly adjusted when installing the starter! To adjust the pinion clearance mount the starter in the bell housing but only tighten the mounting bolts finger tight. Ensure that the starter is tight against the flange and that the pilot ring is completely engaged in the bell housing bore. Crank the engine over, then toque the starter | rN mounting bolts. hs REV: 20100615 Courtesy of Dixie Technical Department TSB_8015.doc Dixie Tech Tips are intended for use by professional technicians, and are not for the general public. They are written to inform technicians of conditions that may exist or as a guide to aid in diagnosing and servicing a vehicle. All references to original equipment manufactures, vehicle manufactures and any other Trade Mark names are for the sole purpose of identifying the vehicle and or part that the Tech Tip applies to. This document is property of Dixie Electric Ltd. and is not to be copied or distributed with out written permission.