SUBSECTION 10D
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
GENERAL
NOTE
This subsection contains information on
The motor has a built-in thermo-
testing, maintenance and repair of elec-
stat to protect against damage due
trical components such as the starting
to overcranking for excessively
motor, alternator, regulator/rectifier and
long periods of time.
solenoid.
The magnetic switch closes, connecting
STARTING MOTOR
the motor solenoid "S" terminal to the
battery.
The solenoid windings are en-
ergized and the plunger and shift lever
Operation
movement causes the pinion to engage
the engine flywheel ring gear and the so-
When the start switch is closed, battery
lenoid main contacts close, and cranking
current flows through the solenoid wind-
takes place.
ing and the built-in thermostat to ground
(see Figure 10D-1).
Figure 10D-1. Starting Motor Cross-sectional View
Subsection 10D