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Motor stalls under load.
Shorted field coil.
Correct, or replace housing assembly.
Shorted or open armature.
Replace armature.
Intermittent operation.
Break in electrical circuit.
Disconnect ignition cut-off wire at the engine.
Crank engine, if spark, check ignition switch,
safety switch and interlock switch. Check
wires for poor connections, cuts or breaks.
Loose or faulty electrical
Correct.
connections.
Dirty or oily commutator.
Clean and dress commutator.
Brushes binding in holders.
Free up brushes. Replace worn brushes and
those which have come in contact with
grease and oil.
Open armature.
Replace armature and interlock switch.
Sluggish disengagement
Dirt and oil on assembly and
Clean drive assembly and armature shaft
of the drive assembly
armature shaft.
and relubricate shaft splines.
pinion gear.
Bent armature.
Replace armature.
Remedy and Reference
Problem
Table 3. Troubleshooting 12 Volt Starters (Continued)
Probable Cause
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