Re: screeching 200 q when starting

[Kneale Brownson <knotnook@traverse.com>]

Starter solenoid lube dried out, causing  starter gear to not release from
the flywheel properly?



At 10:12 AM 11/4/99 -0800, Dave Michael wrote:
>Any body have an idea of what might cause a loud screeching sound when I
>start my 200 qw (10V)
>in the morning?
>
>The start procedure goes something like this:
>
>*	Turn key, engage starter, let go of key, hear loud SCREEEEECH, hear
>engine run for two seconds (screeching stopped), hear engine die
>*	Repeat procedure, except this time with throttle cracked 1/10 open,
>engine runs fine after holding throttle open to a "high idle" (1200 rpm) for
>10 seconds
>
>No screeching occurs if the engine is warm.
>
>Its loud enough to wake up the neighbors......
>
>thanks!!!!
>
>Dave
>1990 200 qw
>sm chip, spax shocks, eurolights,16" wheels