STARTER
MOTOR
START
··BATTERY
BATTERY
.
SWITCH
TESTING
WITH
AN
ELECTRICAL
JUMPER
NEGATIVE
~---"
·REFER
TO
THE
ILLUSTRATION
BELOW
TYPICAL
DIAGRAM
TROUBLESHOOTING/INSPECTION
Prior
to
testing, make certain the ships batteries are at full
charge and that the starting
system wiring connections
(terminals) are clean and tight.
Pay particular attention to
the
ground wire connections
on
the engine block.
To
check the wiring, try cranking the starter for a few
cycles, not more than three crank cycles at a time, then run
your hand along the wires and terminals looking for warm
spots that indicate resistance. Repair or replace any trouble
spots.
Using a multimeter, test the voltage between the positive
terminal stud on the start solenoid and the engine block
(ground).
If
you read 12 volts,
the
starter
is faulty.
If
nothing happens
at
all,
the
solenoid is
not
getting
current. Check the battery and inspect the wiring
connections. It is also possible that the solenoid is defective.
REFER
TO.THE.WIRING
DIAGRAM
IN
THIS
MANUAL
FOR
WIRE
CONECTIONS
•{+)
POSITIVE
TERMINAL
Remove
the
Terminal
S wire from the ignition and attach
the lead from the electrical jumper. Leave the
+ positive
battery
att~ched
and clip the
jumper
aligater fitting
to
that
·terminal.
The
push button should crank the starter.
If
the push button fails to crank the starter and the batteries
wiring and wired connections have been checked,
the
starter
needs to
be
removed for service.
·
NOTE:
This electrical
jumper
can
be
fabricated using a
standard push button
and
two connecting wires.
,
TO
REMOVE
FOR
SERVICE
1.
Tum
off the
DC
battery switch.
2.
If
necessary, remove any components to gain full access
to the starter motor.
3. Label and disconnect the wiring from the starter.
(Do
not
allow wires to touch, tape over the terminals).
. 4. Remove the starter mounting bolts.
: 5. Remove the starter from the engine.
In
s"ome
cases the
starter will have to
be
turned to a different angle
to
clear
obstructions,
NOTE:
WESTERBEKE uses an ignition
proof
starter
approved
by
the U.S. Coast Guard.
If
it is necessary
to
replace the starter, purchase a
new
starter from a
WESTERBELE dealer/distributor.·
STARTER/SOLENOID
TESTING
Engines & Generators
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