Installation manual
STARTER
MOTOR
A
WARNING:
When
performing
these
procedures,
position
yourself
safely
away
from
the
moving
parts
of
the
engine
in
case
the
engine
.starts-up.
Also
warn
other
crew
members
of
the
danger.
POSITIVE
J-i'<"'----\IYIITERMINAL
iGNITION
TERMINAL
Test
again
by jumping the
two
large terminal
studs.
Hold
the
screwdriver
blade finnly between the
studs.
Do
not
allow
the
screwdriver
blade
to
touch the
solenoid
or starter
casing,
this
would
cause a
short.
A
WARNING:
There
will
be
arching
as
the
full
starting
current
should
be
flowing
thru
the
blade
of
the
screwdriver.
If
the starter spins, the solenoid is faulty.
If
the starter fails to spin, the motor is probably faulty.
Ifno
arching occurred, there is
no
juice reaching the
solenoid.
NOTE:
Starter
motors
are
either inertia type or
pre-engaged.
In
the
pre-engaged
model,
the
solenoid also moves
an
arm
that
engages
the
starter motor
to
the
flywheel
of
the
engine.
using
a screwdriver
to
bypass
the
solenoid
on
such
a starter
will
run
the
motor without
engaging
the
flywheel.
Tum
the
starter switch
on
to
provide
power
to
the
solenoid.
Hopefully
it
will
create
enoughmagneticfieldfor the
arm
to
move
even
thaugh
the
contacts inside
the
solenoid
are
bad.
EMERGENCY
START
Corrosion
to
the starter
brushes
andlor
the solenoid
contacts
can
cause
the
sporadic
problem
of the
engine
starting one
time
but
not
another.
If
corrosion
is
the
problem,
the starter
will
need
to
be rebuilt
It
is
however,
sometimes
possible
to
get
started by
taping
the
starter
lightly with a
small
hammer.
With
the
battery
switch
off
and
no
ignition,.
tap lightly
on
the
starter/solenoid
casing
as
shown,
then
to
start
the
engine.
If
that
fails, turn the
battery
switch
on
and
have a
member
turn the iguition
on
and
off
rapidly
as
you
tap
again
with
the
hammer.,
This
may
loosen
the
brushes
and
allow
contact
to
start the
engine.
When
you
reach a repair
facility,
the
starter will need
to
be
repaired.
SERVICE
WESTERBEKE
uses
a
standard
starter
motor
which
can
be
serviced
or rebuilt
at
any
starter
motor
automotive
service
center,
If
replacing
the starter
motor,
make
certain
the
new
motor
is
certified
for marine
use.
Automotive
starters
do
not
meet
USCG
standards.
If
in
doubt,
contact
your
WESTERBEKE
dealer.
TO
REMOVE
FOR
SERVICE
1.
Disconnect the
negative
battery
cable.
2.
If
necessary,
remove
any
components
to
gain full
access
to
the starter
motor.
3. Label and disconnect
the
wiring
from
the
starter.
(Do
not
allow
wires
to
touch,
tape
over
the
terminals).
4. Remove
the
starter
mounting
bolts.
5.
Remove the starter
from
the
engine.
In
some
cases
the
starter will bave
to
be
mmed
to
a
different
angle
to
clear
obstructions,
"'IIY"
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