2001 Mercury Mariner 50-60HP Factory Service Manual, Page 118Get this manual

2001 Mercury Mariner 50-60HP Factory Service Manual, Page 118

CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEM
Testing
ARMATURE TEST FOR SHORTS Check armature for short circuits by placing on growler and holding hack saw blade over armature core while armature is rotatedIf saw blade vibrates, armature is shortedRecheck after cleaning between commutator barsIf saw blade still vibrates, replace armature