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No-Load Test

CAUTION: DO NOT operate starter motor for more than 3-5 seconds.

Connect battery and ammeter to starter. See Figure, STEP 4. Starter armature should rotate smoothly and steadily. Amperage draw should be within specification. See NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS table.

NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS

Application Maximum Amps Volts
ES300, GS300 & SC300 90 11.5
GS400, LS400 & SC400 100 11.5