TM 5-4310-379-14
3-31. Starter
This task covers:
a.
Test
b.
Replace
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools:
Equipment Condition
General Mechanics Tool Kit (NSN 5180-00-177-7033)
Shell assembly removed (para. 3-17).
Torque Wrench (NSN 5120-00-247-2540)
Air cleaner assembly removed (para.3-28)
Multimeter (NSN 6625-01-139-2512)
Materials/Parts
Starter
a.
Test. (figure 3-36)
(1)
Pull STOP control (1) out.
(2)
Depress START pushbutton (2) and ensure starter motor engages engine flywheel and tums engine over.
(3)
Connect positive lead of multimeter to terminal (3).
(4)
Set multimeter to at least 12 V scale and connect negative lead to ground. Meter reading should be 12 V.
If less than 12 V the battery, or wiring may be defective.
(5)
Connect positive lead of multimeter to terminal (4).
(6)
Set multimeter to at least 12 V scale and connect negative lead to good ground.
(7)
Press START pushbutton (2) and check meter reading. Replace starter (5) if voltage is present and starter
does not run.
(8)
Connect positive lead of multimeter to terminal (6).
(9)
Set multimeter to at least 12 V scale and connect negative lead to good ground.
(10)
Press START pushbutton (2) and check meter reading. Replace starter (5) if voltage is present and starter
does not run.
(11)
If voltage was not present in steps (7) and/or (10) check wiring hamess and START switch.
3-92 Change 2
*U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1994 - 555-028/00411
