Mitsubishi 6M60-TL Service Manual page 296

(2) Pinion gap
• Connect the starter as illustrated.
• The following operations are performed with current supplied to
the starter. Thus, the entire procedure for measurement of the
pinion gap must be completed within 30 seconds.
• Turn ON switches 1 and 2 to supply current to the starter. The
pinion will spring out and rotate.
• After the pinion starts to rotate, quickly (within five seconds)
turn OFF switch 2 to stop the pinion's rotation.
CAUTION
• When switches 1 and 2 are turned ON, the pull-in coil P and
holding coil H are both energized. The circuit is connected
such that no voltage is applied to starter terminal B, so cur-
rent flows to the pull-in coil while the pinion rotates. To pre-
vent the pull-in coil from burning out, it is essential to turn
OFF switch 2 quickly (within five seconds) after the pinion
starts to rotate.
• Pull out the end of the overrunning clutch and then lightly
push in the end of the overrunning clutch and measure the
amount of movement in the axial direction, i.e., the pinion gap.
• Turn OFF switch 1 to de-energize the starter.
• If the measurement is out of specification, replace the lever.
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