TM 5-4310-451-14
5-74.
ENGINE STARTER TESTING (Con’t).
b.
NO LOAD TEST
1.
Position engine starter in test stand as illustrated.
CAUTION
Never operate engine starter more than 30 seconds at a time. Allow engine starter to cool for at
least two minutes between cycles. Excessive cranking will cause engine starter to overheat
resulting in serious damage to engine starter.
2.
Connect jumper lead from solenoid battery terminal to solenoid switch terminal. Check rotation speed. Adjust
variable resistance to obtain 22 volts. Minimum speed should be 7000 rpm. If starter speed is not as specified,
repair engine starter (see paragraph 5-75).
3.
Check current draw on ammeter. Maximum current draw should be 90 amps. If current draw is not as specified,
repair engine starter (see paragraph 5-75).
TA705171
5-305
