What Causes Starter Freewheeling?

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The reasons for starter freewheeling: 1. Check whether the starter drive gear and engine flywheel ring gear are excessively worn or have missing teeth; 2. Verify the integrity and effectiveness of the friction clutch, and whether the spring tension meets the specified value; 3. Due to prolonged use and frequent exposure to high temperatures, the starter shift fork is prone to fatigue, distortion, and loss of performance. When starting the engine in a cold or low-temperature condition, freewheeling may occur. If the engine is restarted after a 15-second pause as specified, the freewheeling phenomenon may persist. Troubleshooting methods: 1. Disassemble and clean the starter, visually inspect the wear on the shift fork and shift fork ring for excessive wear or breakage, and repair or replace if necessary; 2. While checking the performance of the friction clutch, also inspect the spring tension, and replace if it falls far below the required specification; 3. Examine the wear on both the starter drive gear and the engine flywheel ring gear, or measure the tooth taper with specialized tools. Replace if excessively worn, and perform welding repairs if cracks are found.