ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
M6040, M7040, WSM
9-S17
[4] STARTER MOTOR
Starter Motor Terminal B Voltage
1. Measure the voltage with a voltmeter across the terminal B and
chassis.
2. If the voltage differs from the battery voltage, the battery's
positive cable or the battery negative cable is faulty.
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Motor Test
• Secure the starter to prevent it from jumping up and down
while testing the motor.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery.
2. Disconnect the battery positive cable and the leads from the
starter terminal C (1).
3. Remove the starter from the engine.
4. Disconnect the connecting lead (2) from the starter terminal C
(1).
5. Connect a jumper lead from the connecting lead (2) to the
battery positive terminal post.
6. Connect a jumper lead momentarily between the starter motor
housing and the battery negative terminal post.
7. If the motor does not run, check the motor.
(When reassembling)
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Voltage Factory specification Approx. battery voltage
(1) Starter Motor (2) Terminal B
Tightening torque Starter C terminal
9.8 to 11.8 N·m
1.0 to 1.2 kgf·m
7.2 to 8.7 lbf·ft
(1) Terminal C (2) Connecting Lead