Honda CX500 1978 Shop Manual page 233

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STARTER MOTOR
STARTER MOTOR
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REMOVAL
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i,enition switch OFF, remove
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the negative cable at the battery before
servicinr the starter motor.
STARTE
Remove the starter motor case screws. Inspect
the brushes and measure brush length. Measure
brush spring tension with a spring scale.
SERVICE LIMITS:
Brush length: 5.5 mm (0.21 in.)
Brush spring tension: 400
g
BOLTS
Remove the starter mounting bolts and pull the
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motor out of the engine case.
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Disconnect the starter cable.
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BRUSH INSPECTION
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COMMUTATOR INSPECTION
Remove the case.
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NOTE
Record the location and number of the
thrust washers.
Inspect the commutator bars for discolora-
tion.
Bars discolored in pairs indicate grounded
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armature coils.
NOTE
Do not use emery or sand paper on the
commutator.
Date of Issue: January,
1978
OHONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
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