Having Starter Problem after Powder Runs

[new mountain]

Hey guys any one else having this problem. Every time I drive my machine in powder my starter will stop working. It just sounds like its spinning and not engaugeing. If I put the machine in a heated garage overnight the starter will work again until I go through more powder. Any ideas guys?

Thanks

 

[Tbyrd]

Sounds like your bolts that hold starter together have come loose and your alignment is messed up making starter go backwards. I've never heard of it working again when warmed up but might be your alignment is close enough it works when warm and not when cold? Thats where I would start, If its free spining its going backwards just like when you peddal backwards on a mountain bike. Starter gear and drive gear are always engaged.

 

[new mountain]

Yup it was the starter, it was rotated about 60 degrees. Thanks for the info. have everything locktighted now. took about 6 hours to take the front frame off and put everything back together.