1976 Evinrude 40HP outboards Service Manual, Page 79Get this manual
fIf the pinion does not properly engage the flywheel, the pinion and screw shaft assembly may be worn, distorted, or dirtyLocate cause of binding and correct before completing assemblygThe starter solenoid is sealed unit and is serviced only as an assemblyTo test the solenOid, discOIUlect leads to solenoid terminalsConnect an ohmmeter set to low ohm scale between terminals and BCOIUlect 12 volt supply between terminals and DSee Figure 7-12Solenoid plunger should give an audible click and ohmmeter should read zero ohms 3 494
Figure -13Reassembling Starter
REASSEMBLY OF STARTER
aLubricate the armature shaft bearings with one drop of SAE No10 oilbReassemble the starter drive, replacing any part not in good conditionLubricate starter pinion gear shaft with Lubriplate 777, OMC Part #317619Do not force parts together as all parts are deSigned for free operation and any binding may cause failure of the drive to functioncTo facilitate reassembly of the starter motor, insert brushes and brush spring in holder, and tie in place with fine wire or stringAssemble -brush holder and armature to frame and field assembly, and remove string or wireSee Figure 7-13dReplace commutator and drive end heads to complete starter motor assemblyeCheck starter motor with no load testWith 10.0 volts applied to the motor terminals, maximum current should be 60.0 amperes and minimum speed should be 8000 rpmSee Figure -6