Honda NC700 2012, Service Manual

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ELECTRIC STARTER
INSPECTION
FRONT COVER
Check the oil seal [1] in the front cover for deterioration,
wear or damage.
Turn the inner race of bearing [2] in the front cover with
your finger.
The bearings should turn smoothly and quietly.
Also check that the outer race fits tightly in the front
cover.
Replace the starter motor as an assembly if necessary.
REAR COVER
Inspect the brushes for damage and measure the brush
length.
Check for continuity or no continuity for each part of
rear cover [1] as below:
– Between the positive brush [2] and cable terminal
[3]: should be continuity.
– Between the cable terminal and the rear cover:
should be No continuity.
– Between the positive brush and rear cover: should
be No continuity.
– Between positive brush and negative brush [4]:
should be No continuity.
ARMATURE
Clean the metallic debris off between commutator bars
[1].
Check the commutator bars of the armature for
discoloration.
Check for continuity or no continuity for each part of
armature as below:
– Between pair of commutator bars: should be
continuity.
– Between each commutator bar and the armature
shaft [2]: should be No continuity.
Replace the starter motor as an assembly if necessary.
[1]
[2]
SERVICE LIMIT: 6.5 mm (0.26 in)
[2] [3] [1]
[4]
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