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Starter No-Load Test

CAUTION: DO NOT perform starter no-load test for more than 5 seconds, or starter may be damaged.
  1. Connect ammeter, battery voltage and ground to starter. See Fig 1 . Ensure starter rotates smoothly, drive pinion moves outward and no-load current draw is within specification. See STARTER NO-LOAD CURRENT DRAW SPECIFICATIONS  table.
  2. Repair starter if starter no-load current draw is not within specification or drive pinion does not move outward. Disconnect test equipment.
STARTER NO-LOAD CURRENT DRAW SPECIFICATIONS

Application Maximum Amperage At 11 Volts
Samurai 60
Fig 1: Performing Starter No-Load Test
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