Guardian Technologies 4760, 4456, 4390, 4389, 4759, 4758 Remove Starter Motor, Testing Starter Motor

SECTION 4.4

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

PART 4

DC CONTROL

Figure 14. Test Bracket

REMOVE STARTER MOTOR:

It is recommended that the starter motor be removed from the engine when testing starter motor performance. Assemble starter to test bracket and clamp test bracket in vise, Figure 15.

TESTING STARTER MOTOR:

1.A fully charged 12 volt battery is required.

2.Connect jumper cables and clamp-on ammeter as shown in Figure 15.

3.With the starter motor activated (jump the terminal on the starter contactor to battery voltage), note the reading on the clamp-on ammeter and on the tachometer (rpm).

Note: Take the reading after the ammeter and tachometer are stabilized, approximately 2-4 seconds.

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