Specifications

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Fig. 51

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Solenoid Test

The starter solenoid is a normally open, electrically

activated switch. When the key switch is turned to

the START position, the switch closes, allowing

battery current to flow to the starter motor and crank

the engine.

1. The solenoid may be tested while mounted on

engine. A jumper test lead (1) is required for this

test.

2. Remove POSITIVE battery cable from battery.

Remove battery cable from stud terminal on

solenoid.

3. Disconnect YELLOW wire from tab terminal on

solenoid.

4. Key switch must be in OFF position.

5. Insert RED test lead into V receptacle in meter.

6. Insert BLACK test lead into COM receptacle in

meter.

7. Rotate meter selector to +

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position.

8. Attach one meter test lead to each stud terminal

on solenoid (2, 3), Fig. 52.

9. Attach one end of jumper lead to POSITIVE

terminal on battery (5).

10. Touch jumper wire to tab terminal (4) on

solenoid.

a. An audible CLICK should be heard as the

solenoid switch closes.

b. Meter should make a CONTINUOUS TONE

(indicates continuity).

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Fig. 52

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