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ELECTRICAL Electric Starter Testing
Electric Starter System Testing
Condition: Starter fails to turn motor or motor turns slowlyDynamic testing of starter system (for this test, digital multitester must be used)
Make sure that engine crankshaft is free to turn before proceedingWith the tester on VDC, place the tester black lead on the battery negative (-) terminal and the tester red lead on the battery positive (+) terminalReading should be 12.4 or greaterIs it?
Remove battery, test andor serviceInstall fully charged shop battery to continue the test(Continue on with left column
Vest Disconnect the red engagement coil wire from the starter solenoidConnect the black tester wire to an appropriate ground and the red lead to the red harness wire at the solenoidPush the start buttonThe meter should read battery voltageDoes it? With the black tester lead on ground, check for voltage at the large relay in terminal, the circuit breaker in and out terminals, and across both sides of the start switch with the switch on startRepair or replace any defective part(s)!