PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-28-161, WARRIOR III
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 2
Nov 30/06
5F14
80-10-00
Trouble Cause Remedy
Starter fails to operate. Low battery charge. Check and recharge if
necessary.
Defective or improper Refer to wiring diagram
wiring or loose connections. and check all wiring.
Defective starter solenoid Replace faulty unit.
or control switch.
Binding, worn, or Brushes should be a free fit
improperly seated brush, in the brush boxes without
or brushes with excessive excessive side play. Binding
side play. brushes and brush boxes
should be wiped clean with
a gasoline (undoped)
moistened cloth. A new
brush should be run in until
at least 50% seated;
however, if facilities are not
available for running in
brushes, then the brush
should be properly seated
by inserting a strip of No.
0000 sandpaper between
the brush and commutator
with the sanded side next
to the brush.
CA
UTION: DO NOT USE COARSE SANDPAPER OR EMERY CLOTH.
Pull sandpaper in the
direction of rotation, being
careful to keep it in the
same contour as the
commutator.
After seating, clean
thoroughly to remove all
sand and metal particles to
prevent excessive wear.
Keep motor bearing free
from sand or metal
particles.
Dirty commutator. If commutator is rough or
dirty, smooth and polish
with No. 000 sandpaper. If
too rough and pitted,
remove and turn down.
Blow out all particles.
CHART 1 (Sheet 1 of 2)
TROUBLESHOOTING - STARTER
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