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Starter Installation Note

CAUTION:
  • Do not overlap the starter with the end plate (area A shown in figure) when installing. If the starter is not correctly installed, the nut installed to the drive plate may contact the end plate causing abnormal noise (ATX).
Fig 1: Identifying Starter End Plate, Nut And Drive Plate
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