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STARTER SOLENOID
GENERAL
See Figure 5-25. The starter solenoid is a switch that is
designed to open and close the starting circuit electromagnet-
ically. The switch consists of contacts and a winding around a
hollow cylinder containing a movable plunger.
DISASSEMBLY
1. See Figure 5-25. Remove screws (1) and clip (2).
2. Remove cover (3) and gasket (4). Discard gasket.
3. Remove plunger (5) from solenoid housing (6).
ASSEMBLY
1. See Figure 5-25. Replace wire connection hardware as
necessary.
2. Install plunger (5) in solenoid housing (6).
3. Install
new
gasket (4) onto cover (3).
4. Position cover with gasket onto solenoid housing. Install
clip (2) and screws (1).
Figure 5-25. Starter Solenoid
1. Screw (3)
2. Clip
3. Cover
4. Gasket
5. Plunger
6. Solenoid housing
7. Nut
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1
2
3
4
5
6
1CAUTION
Do not tighten nut (7) without
removing items 1-5. Movement will
cause damage to the contact.
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