Starter Solenoid - Honda CB350 Repair Manual

118 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INSPECTION
1. Use an ohmmeter or continuity
tester to check the starter motor.
2. Check for continuity between each
of the commutator segments. There must
be continuity between all of them. If
there is a dead spot, the starter must be
replaced.
Checking for continuity between each of the com—
mutator segments
Checking for continuity between the commutator
and the armature core
3. Check for continuity between the
armature core and the commutator; there
must be none. If continuity exists, the
starter must be replaced.
4. Check for continuity between the
starter lead terminal and the brush leads.
Continuity must exist or the starter must
be replaced.
5. Measure the length of each carbon
brush. Replace themifeither is less than
7.5 mm (0.3 in.).
Commutator groove condition
6. Clean the commutator surface
thoroughly with a solvent. Check that
there is no scoring on the commutator
surface. The mica insulation should un—
dercut the commutator segments by at
least 0.3 mm (0.012 in.). Ifless than this,
the mica should be undercut using a
piece of a hacksaw blade or the like. Be
sure to clean the commutator surface
thoroughly after this operation. Remove
any sharp edges.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
1. Reverse the above procedures. Be
sure that the output side O—rings are in
place.
Installing the drive side O—ring
2. After assembling the starter, check
that the armature will turn without exces—
sive binding.
STARTER SOLENOID
1. The starter switch (or solenoid) can
be checked by disconnecting the high—
tension lead from the starter motor, and
pushing the starter button. The starter