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Appendix 6: Routine Testing of IPU Starter
It is important to establish that the pinion has returned to its rest position (out of Engagement)
after routine testing has been carried out. See instructions below.
1.
Whilst winding, if the engine DOES rotate then please follow the procedure below;
2.
With the ‘
t
rip’ lever this time in ‘Reset Position’ unwind t
he starter anti-clockwise 2-3 turns
3.
The Pinion will retract back to its Rest position (out of Engagement).
4.
Once the above steps have been carried out, with the trip
lever in ‘trip’ position, wind the
starter clock-wise to ensure the Pinion is disengaged with flywheel ring-gear.
5.
Rotate the winding handle a few more turns.
6.
Observe that the WHITE spring is rotating and there is no rotational movement of the
engine crankshaft.
7.
If the engine crankshaft rotates, remove the starter from the engine.
8.
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