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5-48. STARTER ASSEMBLY TESTING (CONT).
Ensure switch is open prior to connecting to starter solenoid. Electrical shock or physical injury may
result if starter is energized while making final battery connection.
(e)
Connect one switch wire and one multimeter wire together. Connect remaining ammeter wire to
positive terminal of battery and remaining switch wire to starter motor terminal.
(f)
Connect potentiometer between positive and negative terminals of battery.
(g)
Close switch to operate starter and adjust potentiometer until voltmeter indicates 24 Vdc.
(h)
Observe and record ammeter and rpm readings. Refer to Table 5-3 for performance specifications.
(i)
If starter is within performance specifications, replace solenoid (para 5-49) and go to step three in
this paragraph.
(j)
If starter is not within performance specifications, repair starter (para 5-49).
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