Honda V65 Magna-VF1100C 1983 Shop Manual page 326

BRUSH INSPECTION
Remove the starter motor case screws.
Inspect the brushes and measure the brush length.
Measure brush spring tension with a spring scale.
SERVICE LIMITS:
Brush length:
Brush spring tension:
6.5 mm (0.26 in)
545 g (19.2 oz)
COMMUTATOR INSPECTION
Remove the starter motor case.
NOTE:
Record the location and number of thrust
washers.
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Inspect the commutator bars for discoloration.
Bars d iscolored in pairs indicate grounded armature
coils.
NOTE :
Do not use emery or sand paper on the com·
mutator.
Check for continu ity between pairs of commutator
bars.
Also, make a resistance check between individual
commutator bars and the armature shaft.
There should be no continuity.
ELECTRIC STARTER
COMMUTATOR BAR PAIRS
CONTINUITY : NORMAL
COMMUTATOR
COMMUTATORBARSANDARMATURESHAFT
NO CONTINUITY : NORMAL
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