Chrysler 75 and 85 HP Outboards Service Manual OB 3646, Page 115Get this manual
Move test leads to other set of brushes Same resu Its are requiredIf resistance or dim light occurs, replace brushes AWARNING
Wear safety glasses when using compressed air1Clean starter frame, armature, drive assembly and end caps with brush or compressed air2Inspect armature for loose connections at the point where armature windings are attached to commutator bars Resolder any poor connections
Poor connections cause arcing and burning of commutator
CAUTION
Never use emery cloth to clean commutator3Clean dirty commutator with No400 finer sandpaper4Turn armature down on lathe if it is worn or out of round more than 0.005 inch5Inspect armature shaft for scoring and excessive wear6Inspect bendix drive assembly pinion gear for damage An engine that has repeated starter motor pinion failures should be inspected forAProper ring gear alignmentBImproper partsCWobbling ring gearMaximum allowable run out is 0.030 Inspect for broken welds DRIVE END CAP COMMUTATOR END CAP