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No-Load Test

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

Connect battery and ammeter to starter as indicated. See Figure or Figure . Perform STEP 4. Starter armature should rotate smoothly and steadily with pinion gear moving out. Amperage draw should be within specification. See NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS  table.

NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS

Application Maximum Amps Volts
ES300, GS300, IS300 & RX300 90 11.5
GS430 & LS430 100 11.5