No-Load Test

CAUTION: DO NOT engage starter solenoid for more than 5 seconds during testing, or damage to coil winding will result.

NOTE: Starter type and kilowatt (kW) rating can be found on a metal label attached to side of starter.

Remove starter. Connect ammeter in series between starter motor terminal No. 30 (battery terminal) and a fully charged 12-volt battery. Connect battery negative to starter case ground. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . Connect voltmeter to battery to observe voltage draw readings.
Connect remote starter or jumper wire to terminal No. 30 and to terminal No. 50 to engage starter. Starter drive pinion gear should extend quickly and spin smoothly. Verify starter amperage draw and battery voltage draw to be within specifications. See NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS table. Replace starter if not within specification.

Fig 1: Testing Starter No-Load (Reduction Gear Type)

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Fig 2: Testing Starter No-Load (Planetary Gear Type)

NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS

Application	Max. Amps @ (Volts)	RPM
1.2 & 1.4 kW	90 (11.5)	3000
1.8 & 2.0 kW	100 (11.5)	2500