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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16-57
Electric Starter System
Armature Inspection
• Using a tester, measure the resistance between any two
  commutator segments [A].
    If there is a high resistance or no reading (∞) between any
    two segments, a winding is open and the starter motor
    must be replaced.
•   Using the tester, measure the resistance between the
    segments and the shaft [B].
    If there is any reading at all, the armature has a short and
    the starter motor must be replaced.

                               NOTE
    ○Even if the foregoing checks show the armature to be
      good, it may be defective in some manner not readily
      detectable with the tester. If all other starter motor and
      starter motor circuit components check good, but the
      starter motor still does not turn over or only turns over
      weakly, replace the starter motor with a new one.

Brush Lead Inspection
• Using a tester, measure the resistance as shown.
   Terminal Bolt and Positive Brushes [A]
      Right-hand End Cover and Negative Brushes [B]
    If there is not close to zero ohms, the brush lead has an
    open. Replace the brush plate assy.

Right-hand End Cover Inspection
• Using a tester, measure the resistance as shown.
   Terminal Bolt and Right-hand End Cover [A]
      Terminal Bolt and Negative Brushes [B]
    If there is any reading, the brush assy and/or terminal bolt
    assy have a short. Replace the starter motor.

Starter Relay Inspection
• Disconnect:
   Battery Negative (–) Cable (see Battery Removal(16
     -26))
•   Remove:
     Starter Relay Cover [A]