1978 Evinrude Outboards 9.9/15HP Service Manual, Page 98Get this manual
cDisconnect starter lead at bottom of starterSee Figure 7-2 bRemove pinion nut, spacer, spring, pmlOn gear, thin washer and drive end cap from armatureSee Figure 7-5DRIVE END CAP ARMATUREPINION NUT
_PINION SPACER
FRAME AND MAGNET ASSEMBLY SPRING
PINION DRIVE
Figure 7-2 Removing Electric Starter dCheck starter no load testWith 12.0 to 12.4 volts applied, maximum current draw should be amps, speed 7000 to 9200 rpmSee Figure 7-4THRUBOLTS AND WASHERS
THIN WASHER
STARTER DISASSEMBLY
aRemove two thru boltsSee Figures 7-3 and 7-5Remove drive end cap assembly, and armature from frame and magnet assemblyRemove brush end cap assembly from frameCUP
Figure 7-5Starter Components
CLEANING, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR
aInspect the brushes; replace if one-half worn, damaged, or crackedReplace brush springs if weakbClean commutator with Grade 00 sandpaperIf commutator surface is unevely worn or pitted, turn on lathe Remove any trace of oil from commutatorcCheck the armature on growler for shorted turnsSee Figure 7-6Check armature for grounding by using test light or meterSee Figure 7-7Inspect armature insulation for indications of overheating or damaged windingsClean off any deposits of carbon or foreign matter which may contribute to later failure of the windings