Will not start with new starter in it ony spins

[Marks0520]

96 kaw 400 4x4 bought a new starter for the atv and it just spins was told if the gears spin both ways a gear would have to be replaced in where the flywheel is need to know if this is true or false ?

[CK1999_400ex]

im not shure about that ? but i do know most have a starter clutch (one way gear )its what grabs and turns the motor over when the started engages

[Marks0520]

Thank you for the help going to have someone look at it !

[CK1999_400ex]

ok... i have worked on several kows and have had to replace the 1 way gear (starter clutch) on a few ... what was it doing b4 you put the starter on ?

[Marks0520]

it would only spin checked the 2 gears where the starter goes and they move both ways

[CK1999_400ex]

ok .. im not shure about the gears going both ways thing .. but if you get a chance to look at a schematic or a manual... then it might help

[Marks0520]

OK

[Marks0520]

From what you have told me and the person that is going to fit the atv the one way gear is what it is thanks for your help