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Removing the starter either meant pulling it out the front by removing the flywheel and front engine mount plate or out the rear where the other engine components got in the way. I wish Kubota had made this more serviceable.
I removed mine from the rear. You have to remove the motor vibration weight (that heavy hunk of metal engraved BX1500 that sits above the motor. I guess it's to counterbalance the motor and reduce vibration, but I could find neither the weight nor mounts in the BX1500 parts list. And I discovered that the smaller mount on my tractor had broken so I had to weld that back together as well.
The counterbalance weight mounting bracket needs to be loosened below the starter. You can remove the top two screws, but the bottom ones can only be loosened to make enough room to remove the starter unless you want to remove the entire motor from the chassis.
Also remove the engine cover and the flywheel shield in the front to gain access to the starter bolt as well as the smaller exhaust shield. I did not have to remove the exhaust system itself.
Then remove the oil pressure sensor and oil filter (drain the oil first!) and the starter can be wiggled out and replaced. My tractor has the front loader which adds to the levels of obstacles, and I was able to do this without removing the loader.
There are TWO release levers on the Smartie. (Link to specs and manual below) Please make sure you are engaging both levers. If you find both levers and are still having issues it is likely that you have a broken or frozen (rusted/oxidized/clogged) brake disk. This issue is common to all power chairs and scooters in high humidity areas.
A frozen brake disk require disassemble of the brake on the end of the motor, cleaning with super fine sand paper or an emery cloth and then careful alignment and re-assembly. This is a pain and requires skill and patients.
THe issue may also be a bad motor or gearbox. If the motor or gearbox will not turn once the brake has been removed then it is a bad motor/gearbox.
Many dealers will not invest the time to replace or fix the brake and will opt for replacing the motor/brake assembly as it is a sure fix and not time intensive. Shoprider Smartie Power Chairs
Try a truck stop if you have a place near you, some auto parts stores have some, along with car audio installers, or e-bay for a switched lighter outlet and plug. They have all kinds of things to switch and convert. 12 volt power.
Good Luck Bill
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