Fig. 50 - Exploded ViewThe following list is provided to aid in diagnosingproblems.STARTERSNicad System1.Cranks Engine Slowly -A.Additional starting load affecting performance. See Note, page 10.B.Battery discharged. See Fig. 51.C.Faulty battery charger. See Fig. 52.D.Poor electrical connection (wiring harnessSee Fig. 49.E.Starter motor clutch slipping. See page 13.F.Brushes sticking in brush holders or wornbrushes. See Fig. 58.G.Dirty or worn starter motor commutator. Seepage 14 and 15.H.Weak magnets.2.Engine Will Not Crank -A.Discharged or faulty battery. See page 12.B.Faulty wiring harness (open circuit). SeeFig. 49.C.Faulty starter switch (open circuit). SeeFig. 53.D.Open circuit in starter motor itself. Seepage 13.E.Brushes sticking, etc. See Fig. 58.3.Starter Motor Spins;But Does Not Crank Engine -A.Sticking nylon spur gear, due to dirt. Seepage 13.B.Damaged pinion or starter clutch gear.See page 13.C.Starter motor clutch slipping. See page 13.D.Incorrect rotation due to reversed motorpolarity - all motors rotate counterclock-wise at the pinion gear.TESTING THE NICKEL CADMIUMBATTERY AND CHARGERThe following paragraphs describe an inexpensivebattery load tester and a battery charger tester whichmay be easily constructed.BATTERY TESTERParts Needed1.Two GE sealed beam headlight bulbs #4001.2.Briggs & Stratton VOA meter: page 8 or use a0 to 15 volt DC voltmeter.3.Two #70 Miller alligator clips. with #62 insulators.or a battery connector plug from a wiring harness.Solder the two headlights together with wires, andconnect the voltmeter as shown in the accompanyingillustration. Fig. 51.11
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