Service manual
STARTER
MOTOR
STARTER
INSPECTION
Solenoid
Inspect the solenoid for continuity between tenninals
Sand
M and between tenninals S
and
body. No continuity should
be found between
Sand
M. Continuity should
be
found
between S and the body and M and the
body.
CONTINUITY
CHECK
Inspecting
The
Armature
1. Check the armature with a growler tester. If it's short
circuited, replace the armature. Also check
for
insulation
between the communicator and its shaft.
If
poorly
insulated, replace the armature.
ARMATURE
CHECK
2. Measure the commutator O.D. and the depth of undercut.
Repair or replace it
if
the service limit is exceeqed. Also
check the commutator outside surface for dirtiness and
roughness.
If
rough, polish the commutator with
fine
crocus cloth.
Commutar
O.D.
Standard
Brush
and
Brush
Holder
Inspection
1. Check the brushes.
If
worn
out
beyond the service limit,
replace the brushes .
. Brush Height
Standard
17
mm
(0.669 in)
I
Limii
6
mm
(0.236 in)
BRUSHES
NEW
USED
2. Check the brush spring
tension.
A weak or defective
spring will cause excessive
brush
wear; replace the springs
if
suspect. .
BRUSH
HOLDER
.
ASSEMBLY
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3. Check for insulation
between
the
positive brush holder
and holder base.
If
poorly
insulated,
replace the holder
assembly. Also check the
brush
holders for proper staking.
IN.~;ft,
Standard: 38.7
mm
(1.523 in)
$ervice limit: -1.0
mm
(-0.039 in)
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