Solenoid Test
CAUTION:
DO NOT engage starter solenoid for more than 5 seconds during testing, or damage to coil winding will result.
- Remove the terminal "C" nut and disconnect the field coil lead wire from terminal "C".
- Clip battery ground to terminal "C" and the main body of the starter, connect the battery positive to the magnetic switch (Terminal 50). Ensure that the clutch pinion gear moves outward. See Fig 1. If the clutch pinion gear does not move, replace the magnetic switch. If specifications are met, got to step 3.
- Disconnect the negative lead from terminal "C". See Fig 1. Verify that the pinion gear remains out. If the clutch pinion gear does not move, replace the magnetic switch. If specifications are met, go to step 4.
- Disconnect the negative lead from the switch body. See Fig 1. Verify that the clutch pinion gear returns inward. If the clutch pinion gear does not move, replace the magnetic switch. If specifications are met, go to step 5.
- Connect the lead wire to terminal "C" with the terminal "C" nut. Tighten the nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .