b. Cleaning and Inspection.
(1) Clean starter and solenoid with a damp
cloth.
(2) Rotate drive pinion to see that the
armature turns freely and does not bind. If armature
binds, replace starter.
(3) brushes for excessive wear.
(4) Inspect solenoid contact assembly.
(5) Inspect wires for frays and breaks.
(6) Inspect for damage and defects.
c. Replacement.
(1) Replace defective wires.
(2) Replace a defective solenoid.
(3) Replace starter brushes as illustrated in
figure 4-56.
(4) Replace a defective starter.
d. Adjustment and Installation.
(1) Place a gage, made of sheet metal and
cut to dimensions shown in figure 3-78, over center of
solenoid contact disc. Energize solenoid by applying
battery to solenoid terminal and ground. Contact disc
should bottom on gage. Adjust contact height by
bending support as shown in figure 4-78.
(2) Install solenoid as illustrated in figure 4-78.
(3) Install starter as illustrated in figure 4-78.
4-84. Generator Belt
a. Removal.
(1) Remove fan belts as instructed in
paragraph 4-58.
(2) Remove generator belt as illustrated in
Figure 4-79. Crane engine generator belt, removal and
installation
.
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