3.
Magnetic switch.
Perform the
following tests. If any test result is not
satisfactory,
replace the magnetic switch assembly.
a.
Disconnect the wire from terminal "M."
b. Attraction test.
Connect a battery
to
the magnetic switch terminals
Sand
M.
The pinion must protrude.
CAUTION
Do not apply battery current
for
more than 10
seconds.
c.
Holding test.
With a battery connected
to
the magnetic switch
terminal
"S"
and
to
the starter body, manually pull
out the pinion fully. The pinion must remain at that
position even when
released from holding
by
hand.
CAUTION
Do not apply battery current for more than 1 0
seconds.
d. Return test.
With a battery connected
to
the magnetic switch
terminal
"M"
and
to
the starter body, manually pull
out the pinion fully. The pinion must return
to
its
original position when released from holding
by
hand.
CAUTION
Do not apply battery current for more than 1 0
seconds.
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Starter
Attraction Test
Starter
Holding Test
Starter
Return Test
Westerbeke Engines