Replace it if necessary.

Inner Tube Inspection
Spring Tension InspectionStarter Motor Installation
NOTICE
Do not tap the starter motor shaft or body. Tapping
the shaft or body could damage the motor.
Clean the starter motor legs [A] and crankcase where the
starter motor is ground.
Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one.
Apply grease to the new O-ring.
Tighten:
Torque - Starter ...
Location of labels
All warning labels which are on your
vehicle are repeated here. Read labels
on your vehicle and understand them
thoroughly. They contain information
which is important for your safety and
the safety of anyone else who may operate
your vehicle. Therefore, it is very
important that all warning ...
Gear Position Switch Removal
Remove:
Oil Pump (see Oil pump Removal in the Engine Lubrication
System chapter)
Engine Sprocket (see Engine Sprocket Removal in the
Final Drive chapter)
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
(DFI) chapter)
Disconnect the connector [A].
Remove:
Screws [A]
...