Starter Problems 2003 Kodiak 400 Automatic

[NathanFisk]

I have an 2003 Kodiak 400 Automatic and for some reason the starter not engaging I’ve replaced it still nothing it spins freely but not engaging. It was running fine the day before I am no expert so can someone please help me

Edited January 21, 2021 by NathanFisk

[davefrombc]

If the starter motor spins but doesn't turn the engine over it is likely something wrong with the sprag clutch.  The sprag is like a one way bearing .. When the  starter spins the special  rollers in the sprag lock the starter to the starter gear on the flywheel.  When the motor starts and spins the flywheel  faster than the starter does the rollers release and  let the starter spin freely. For some reason the  sprag is not locking up when the starter spins.

There is a service manual  in the downloads section that covers your machine

[NathanFisk]

I’ve took off the side cover and it not engaging the flywheel only thing moving is the I think it’s called the starter bearing And the sprag clutch  is missing some bearings inside of it so I think that’s the problem 

@davefrombc