SECTION
6: ELECTRIC STARTER
Figurc 6-2. Digital Multimeter
TEST STARTER MOTOR
TESTING STARTER
SOLENOID:
The
solenoid
is a nomallyopen, electrically activated switch.
With the
keyswitch in the "START"
position,
the switch closes,
allowing battery current to
flow
to the stader
motor and crank
the engine.
1
. The solenoid may be lested while mounted on the engine.
2. Ajumper
test lead is required forthistest.
3. Remove
positive
batlery cable
from battery. Then remove
battery cable from stud terminalon solenoid.
Disconnect
yellow
wire from tab terminalon solenoid,
Keyswitch
must
be in "OFF"
pos;tion.
Insert red test lead into vn+
receptacle in meter
Insert black ten lead into
@E
receptacle
in metet
Rotate meter
selectorto
++
'
l
position.
Attach one meter
test
lead
to each
stud termlnal on the
solenoid
(Figure
6-3).
10. Attach one end ofjumper lead to
positive
terminalon
bat
tery
11.
Touch
jumper
wire
to tab terminalon
solenoid.
a. An audibTe "Cllck" should be heard as thesolenoid
switch
"closes."
b.
Metershould make
a continuoustone
(continuity).
Figurc 6-3. Testing Solenoid
BATTERY
INFORMATION
A 12 volt battery is used to
operate
5tader
rnoto6 on Gen-
erac
OHVL v-twin engines. For best starter life and
pedormance,
the battery should
have a rating of at least 525 cold cranking
amps at ooF,
WARNING: Wear eye
protedion
when servi<ing the
battery Avoid
skin contacL lf contact does occur.
Ilush with cold
water and consulta
physician.
CAUTION: Be{ore servicing battery dis<onnect neg-
ative
G)
battery
(able
and then disconnect the
positive
(+)
battery cable.
WARNINGT Battedes
produce
hydrogen, an
explosive
gas.
Do not store or charge a battery near an open
flame or devices which utilize a
pilot
light or can
create a 'Dark.
4.
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