Question on 1989 Force 125- Starter, Solonoid

[Patty Pooh]

It is taking several times for starter motor to engage. When cold once you turn it over it will catch for a second then make a weeeeeeeeeeee sound. After a 4 or 5 tries it will engage fully then start right up. When warm it will do it on the first try then start right up. Anything I can do to fix this problem myself? Thanks

 

[roscoe]

Re: Question on 1989 Force 125- Starter, Solonoid

You can try lubricating the starter shaft that the little gear slides up and down on. <br /><br />Put one drop of light machine oil on your finger, then rub finger on starter shaft.<br /><br />Or give it a tiny spritz of WD-40.