Fourtrak 2.8D with a dodgy starter motor

Submitted by mike90 on

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I'm having starting problems with my non turbo 2.8D Fourtrak, the solenoid just clicks (sometimes 20 times) before turning the starter, and sometimes it'll start first time. I've had a few suggestions made and it looks like I need to at least replace the brushes on the motor. Does anyone know of a service kit available or a good place to get the brushes? I'm based in the Midlands (UK). Cheers.

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Submitted by Cjvc on

Hi Mike
Have you tried cleaning the cable connections to the starter and the earth cable to the engine as I had a similar problem and it was just a bad earth to the engine that caused mine not saying this is your problem but it is worth checking if not I do know of a guy who breaks fourtraks in the midlands and he may have a starter for you Paul M

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Submitted by wombat on

I have been having the same problem. It first occurred when I bought the Rocky 20 years ago and has persisted ever since. I will fix it eventually.

One thing to check is that the 2 bolts holding the starter motor are tight. I lost one and broke the other a few months ago creating a problem. I ended up getting longer bolts and putting a lock nut over the protruding ends. Loose bolts give a lousy earth and can create the problem of the starter motor not working properly.