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5-76. ENGINE STARTER END PLAY ADJUSTMENT (C
4.
Set line switch (11) on power supply (1) to ON
position.
5.
Turn two current knobs (13) clockwise 3/4 turn.
6.
Turn two voltage knobs (14) clockwise until volts
Indicator (12) shows 24 volts.
CAUTION
DO NOT hold switch longer than 30 seconds. Hold switch Just long enough to drive clutch motor
pinion gear against starter housing collar. Failure to follow this caution will result In damage to
starter solenoid.
7.
Set switch (21) to ON position until starter solenoid (5) pushes clutch motor pinion gear (18) against collar (19).
8.
Push clutch motor pinion gear (18) away from collar (19) and check clearance using feeler gage between pinion
gear and collar. Clearance should be 0.030-0.040 in. (0.762-1.016 mm). If clearance Is not within range, perform
step 9 to adjust end play. If clearance is within range, perform step 13.
9.
Remove Inspection plug (16) and gasket (15) from engine starter (20). Discard gasket.
10.
Set switch (21) to ON position until starter solenoid (5) pushes clutch motor pinion gear (18) against collar (19).
11.
Place 0.035 in. (0.889 mm) feeler gage between clutch motor pinion gear (18) and collar (19) and turn shift lever
locknut (17) to point where feeler gage Just slips out. Set switch (21) to OFF position and turn off power supply
(1). If end play will not adjust, perform steps 12 and 13 and replace engine starter (20).
12.
Install new gasket (15) and inspection plug (16) on engine starter (20).
13.
Remove cables (4, 7, and 10) from power supply (1) and engine starter (20).
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