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Return Test

CAUTION: Perform tests in less than 10 seconds to prevent coil damage.
  1. Disconnect field coil wire from terminal "M" at starter solenoid. SeeFigure. Connect jumper wire between positive battery terminal of 12-volt battery and terminal "M" of starter solenoid.
  2. Connect a second jumper wire from negative battery terminal and touch starter case. Pull pinion outward and release it. Replace solenoid if pinion remains outward.