Briggs & Stratton 272147 Repair Manual page 54

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Vanguard Twin-Cylinder OHV Liquid-Cooled Engine
Section 4 - Engine Overhaul
Inspect Brushes
Minimum brush dimension is 1/4" (6.0 mm). If brushes
are worn less than specification, replace the starter
housing, Fig. 109.
1/4" (6.0MM)
Fig. 109
Use digital multimeter and check for continuity between
field coil wire and brushes shown, Fig. 110.
The following test will be made with the meter in the
(Diode Test) Position.
1. Attach either meter test lead to field coil wire.
2. Contact first one, then other brush with other test
lead as shown.
a. Meter should make continuous tone
(continuity).
b. If meter does not make a tone, (no continuity)
replace starter housing.
Fig. 110
3. Attach either test lead to starter housing, Fig. 111.
4. Contact first one, then other brush with other test
lead as shown.
a. Meter should make continuous tone
(continuity).
b. If meter does not make a tone, (no continuity)
replace starter housing.
Fig. 111
Assemble Pinion Gear
1. Lubricate helix with a light coat of grease and
assemble pinion gear and clutch.
2. Assemble new retainer to shaft.
3. Install new C-ring.
4. Pry up on retainer until C-ring snaps into groove in
retainer, Fig. 112.
FIELD
COIL
WIRE
Fig. 112
5. Assemble spacer to armature shaft, Fig. 113.
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