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Magnetic Switch Return Test

WARNING: Be careful not to get your fingers caught when pulling out the pinion.
CAUTION: To prevent coil from burning, DO NOT apply voltage to starter assembly for more than 10 seconds.
  1. Disconnect the field coil wire from the "M" terminal of the magnetic switch. SeeFig 1 .
  2. Connect a 12-volt battery between the "M" terminal and body.
  3. Pull the pinion out and release. If the pinion quickly returns to its original position, everything is operating properly. If it doesn't, replace the magnetic switch.
Fig 1: Magnetic Switch Return Test
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