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Starter Solenoid

  1. Remove bridge strap connecting solenoid to motor. Check windings by connecting a 12-volt test light between solenoid main terminal STA and solenoid body. If light illuminates, it indicates that both windings are satisfactory.
  2. Check that contacts open and close satisfactorily by connecting 12-volt battery and a high wattage test light between main solenoid terminals. The light should not illuminate.
  3. Close switch by energizing solenoid windings. Solenoid should be heard to operate, and closing of the solenoid contacts will be indicated by light illuminating to full brilliance. On opening switch, the light should go out.
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