The design of the starter does not appear to have a sliding starter gear. It appears to stay in in the same location at all times. When I have had the starter off to test and then reinstalled, it has to mesh with the gear in the bottom of the starter houseing location in the side cover. The gear in the bottom of the starter houseing location spins freely in both directions. The starter is turning this gear when the clutch is is activated and the starter button is depressed. Has anyone been into this particular model ATV starter gear drive?
Joe.