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Special ToolHand Tester: 57001-1394
If there is high resistance or no reading () between any two segments, winding is open and the starter motor must be replacedUsing the highest hand tester range, measure the resistance between the egments and the haft [B]If there is any reading at all, the armature has short and the starter motor must be replaced
Even if the foregoing checks show the armature to be