Ski-Doo Formula S 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 06 ELECTRICAL
Subsection 06 (ELECTRIC STARTER)
06-06-7
1. Test probes
2. Commutator bars
Test Armature for Shorted Winding
When the armature is rotated in the growler with
a steel strip (hack-saw blade) held above it, the
strip will vibrate over that area of the armature
which has short circuit. Replace armature if so.
1. Steel strip (hack-saw blade)
2. Growler
Test the Armature for Open Circuit
Use growler test probes. Place one test probe on
a commutator bar and the other test probe on the
neighboring bar. Repeat this operation for all bars,
moving one test probe at a time. If the growler
lamp does not turn on, the armature circuit be-
tween these 2 bars is opened. The armature
should be replaced or repaired; open circuits most
often occur at the commutator riser where coils
are soldered. (Burnt commutator bars are usually
an indication of an open-circuit armature coil.)
Field Windings and Brushes
Test the Field Winding for Open Circuit
Use growler test probes. Place one test probe on
the negative brush and the other test probe on the
yoke. If growler lamp does not turn on, the field
winding has an open-circuit. The yoke has to be
repaired or replaced.
1. Test probes
Check the dynamic brake winding for open circuit
by placing one test probe on the positive brush
and the other probe on the negative brush.
If growler lamp does not turn on, the winding cir-
cuit is open-circuit and the yoke has to be repaired
or replaced.
Brush Holder
Check the brush holder for insulation using growl-
er test probes. Place one test probe on the insu-
lated brush holder and the other test probe on the
brush holder plate. If the growler lamp turns on,
the brush holder has to be repaired or replaced.
Brush Length
Measure brush length. If less than the specified
value, replace them.
A09E08A
1
2
A09E09A
1
2
MODEL
LENGTH
New
Wear
limit
S-Series
10 mm
(.400 in)
6 mm
(.236 in)
A09E0AA
1