INSPECT STARTER ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
As a large electric current passes through the cable during this inspection, a thick cable must be used. If not, the cable may become hot and cause injury.
Note
Perform each of the following tests within 3 to 5 seconds.
Perform a pull-in test.
Disconnect the lead wire from terminal C.
| *1 | Body |
| *2 | Terminal 50 |
| *3 | Terminal C |
Connect the battery to the magnet starter switch assembly as shown in the illustration and check that the pinion gear moves outward.
If the clutch pinion gear does not move, replace the magnet starter switch assembly.
Perform a hold-in test.
| *1 | Body |
| *2 | Terminal 50 |
| *3 | Terminal C |
Check that the pinion gear does not return inward after the cable is disconnected from terminal C.
If the clutch pinion gear returns inward, replace the magnet starter switch assembly.
Inspect the clutch pinion gear return.
| *1 | Body |
| *2 | Terminal 50 |
| *3 | Terminal C |
Disconnect the negative (-) lead from the switch body.
Check that the pinion gear moves inward.
If the clutch pinion gear does not return inward, replace the magnet starter switch assembly.
Perform an operation test without load.
Connect the field coil lead wire to terminal C.
| *1 | Body |
| *2 | Terminal 50 |
| *3 | Terminal 30 |
Clamp the starter in a vise.
Note
Ensure that the starter is secured firmly in the vise to prevent it from falling out.
Connect the battery and an ammeter to the starter as shown in the illustration.
Note
Do not allow any lead to get caught as the pinion gear operates.
Check that the starter operates smoothly and steadily with the clutch pinion gear extended.
Check that the ammeter indicates the specified current.
| Standard Current | ||||||
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If the result is not as specified, repair or replace the starter assembly.
INSPECT MAGNET STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Check the plunger.
Push in the plunger, then check that it returns quickly to its original position.
If necessary, replace the magnet starter switch assembly.
| *1 | Terminal 50 |
| *2 | Terminal C |
Inspect the resistance of the pull-in coil.
Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminal 50 and terminal C.
| Standard resistance |
|---|
| Below 1 Ω |
If the result is not as specified, replace the magnet starter switch assembly.
| *1 | Switch Body |
| *2 | Terminal 50 |
Inspect the resistance of the hold-in coil.
Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminal 50 and the switch body.
| Standard resistance |
|---|
| Below 2 Ω |
If the result is not as specified, replace the magnet starter switch assembly.
INSPECT STARTER BRUSH HOLDER ASSEMBLY
Remove the claws of the springs, then remove the 4 brushes.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the brush length.
| *1 | Brush | *2 | Spring |
| *3 | Length | - | - |
| Standard length |
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| 14.4 mm (0.567 in.) |
| Minimum length |
|---|
| 9.0 mm (0.354 in.) |
If the length is less than the minimum, replace the starter brush holder assembly.
Check the brush holder.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | |||||||||||||||||||||
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If the result is not as specified, replace the starter brush holder assembly.
INSPECT STARTER ARMATURE ASSEMBLY
Check the commutator for contamination and burns on its surface.
If the surface is dirty or burnt, correct it with sandpaper (No. 400) or a lathe.
| *1 | Commutator |
Check if the commutator has an open circuit.
Measure the resistance between the segments of the commutator.
| Standard resistance |
|---|
| Below 1 Ω |
If the result is not as specified, replace the armature assembly.
| *1 | Commutator |
| *2 | Armature Coil Core |
Check if the commutator is grounded.
Measure the resistance between the commutator and armature coil core.
| Standard resistance |
|---|
| 10 kΩ or higher |
If the result is not as specified, replace the armature assembly.
| *1 | Armature Shaft |
Check the commutator circle for runout.
Place the shaft of the starter armature assembly on V-blocks.
Using a dial indicator, measure the circle runout.
| Standard runout |
|---|
| 0.02 mm (0.000787 in.) |
| Maximum runout |
|---|
| 0.05 mm (0.00197 in.) |
If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the armature assembly.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the commutator diameter.
| Standard diameter |
|---|
| 29.0 mm (1.14 in.) |
| Minimum diameter |
|---|
| 28.0 mm (1.10 in.) |
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the armature assembly.
Check that the undercut portion between the segments is free of foreign matter and measure its depth.
| Standard undercut depth |
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| 0.7 mm (0.0276 in.) |
| Minimum undercut depth |
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| 0.2 mm (0.00787 in.) |
If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the armature assembly.
INSPECT MOTOR TERMINAL STARTER KIT
Inspect the gear teeth on the planetary gear, internal gear and starter clutch for wear or damage.
If necessary, replace the motor terminal starter kit.
Also check the planetary gears for wear or damage.
| *1 | Lock |
| *2 | Free |
Inspect the starter clutch.
Rotate the clutch pinion gear counterclockwise and check that it turns freely. Try to rotate the clutch pinion gear clockwise and check that it locks.
If necessary, replace the motor terminal starter kit.