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December 1, 1978
3G13
CHART 8001. TROUBLESHOOTING (STARTER)
Trouble Cause Remedy
Motor fails to operate. Low battery charge. Check and recharge if
necessary.
Defective or improper Refer to electrical wiring
wiring or loose connec- diagram and check all
tions. wiring.
Defective starter solenoid Replace faulty unit.
or control switch.
Binding, worn, or im- Brushes should be a free fit
properly seated brush, or in the brush boxes without
brushes with excessive side excessive side play. Binding
play. brushes and brush boxes
should be wiped clean with
a gasoline (undoped) moist-
ened cloth. A new brush
should be run in until at
least 50 percent seated;
however, if facilities are not
available for running in
brushes, then the brush
should be properly seated
by inserting a strip of num-
ber 000 sandpaper between
the brush and commuta-
tor, with the sanded side
next to the brush. Pull sand-
paper in the direction of ro-
tation, being careful to keep
it in the same contour as the
commutator.
—CAUTION—
Do not use coarse sand-
paper or emery cloth. After
seating, clean thoroughly to
remove all sand and metal
particles to prevent ex-
cessive wear. Keep motor
bearing free from sand or
metal particles.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-28RT-201 / 201T
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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