DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
The starting system includes the battery, starter motor, solenoid switch, ignition switch, inhibitor switch (A/T only), connection wires and the battery cables.
Battery voltage is applied at all times from the positive battery terminal to the ignition switch and the normally open start relay contacts. When ignition switch is in START position and the transaxle range switch (automatic transaxle) is in P/N position or the starter clutch pedal position switch (Manual transaxle) is closed, battery voltage is applied through fuse 19 (10-amp) to the starter relay coils. The start relay coils energize, the start relay contacts close, and battery voltage is applied to the starter solenoid. The motor engages to start the engine.
In order to prevent damage caused by excessive rotation of the starter armature when the engine starts, the clutch pinion gear overruns.