Brush Inspection; Commutator Inspection - Honda 1985 CBX750F Workshop Manual

HONDA
CBX7S0F
ELECTRIC STARTER
BRUSH INSPECTION
(1)
BRUSH SPRING
Remove the starter motor case screws.
Inspect the brushes and measure the brush length.
Measure brush spring tension with a spring scale.
SERVICE LIMITS:
(2)
Brush length: 6.5 mm (0.26 in)
Brush spring tension: 680 g (24.0 oz)
COMMUTATOR INSPECTION
Remove the starter motor case.
Record the location and number of thrust
washers for correct reassembly.
Inspect the commutator bars for discoloration.
Bars discolored in pairs indicate grounded armature
coils.
NOTE:
Do not use emery or sand paper on the com­
mutator.
Check for continuity between pairs of commutator
bars, and also between individual commutator bars
and armature shaft.
(1) COMMUTATOR
!
(1)CONTINUITY BETWEEN COMMUTATOR BAR PAIRS; NORM
(2)NO CONTINUITY BETWEEN COMMUTATOR BAR AND
ARMATURE SHAFT: NORMAL
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