Figure 10D-3. No L o a d T e s t C i r c u i t
disconnect the field leads from the brush
Removal
holders.
To remove the starter motor, proceed as
4. Remove the attaching bolts and sepa-
follows:
rate the commutator end frame from the
field frame.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
5. Separate the nose housing and field
2. Disconnect the cable at the starter
frame from lever housing by removing at-
motor.
taching bolts.
3. Support the motor and remove the
6. Remove armature and clutch assembly
bolts and lockwashers which secure the
from lever housing.
starter motor to the flywheel housing.
7. Separate solenoid from lever housing
4. Pull the motor forward to remove it
by pulling apart.
from the flywheel assembly.
Cleaning
Disassembly
The drive, armature and field should not
Normally the cranking motor should be
be cleaned in any degreasing tank, or
disassembled only so far as is necessary
with grease dissolving solvents, since
to make repair or replacement of the de-
these would dissolve the lubricant in the
fective parts. As precaution, it is sug-
drive and damage the insulation in the
gested that safety glasses be worn when
All parts ex-
armature and field coils.
disassembling or assembling the cranking
c e p t t h e d r i v e should be cleaned with
motor.
mineral spirits and a brush. The drive
c a n be wiped with a clean cloth.
1. Note the relative position of the sole-
n o i d , l e v e r h o u s i n g , a n d nose housing so
If the commutator is dirty it may be cle-
the motor can be reassembled in the same
NEVER
aned with No. 00 sandpaper.
manner.
USE EMERY CLOTH TO CLEAN A COM-
MUTATOR.
2. Disconnect field coil connector from
solenoid motor terminal, and lead from
BRUSHES AND HOLDERS. Inspect the
the solenoid ground terminal.
If they are worn ex-
brushes for wear.
c e s s i v e l y when compared to a new brush,
3. Remove the brush inspection plate and
remove the brush lead screw. This will
