Honda Shadow TA200 2001 Manual page 269

ELECTRIC STARTER
INSPECTION
Measure the each brush l e ngth.
SERVICE LIMIT: 8.5 mm (0.33 in)
Check for continuity between starter motor terminal and posi-
tive brush.
There should be continuity.
Check tor continuity between starter motor terminal and
starter motor case
There should be no continuity.
Check for continuity between the rear cover and the brush
wire.
There should be no continuity.
Check the commutator for damage or abnormal wear.
Replace the armature with a new one i f necessary.
Check the commutator for metallic debris between commu-
tator bars.
Clean the metallic debris off between commutator bars.
NOTE:
Do not use emery or sand paper on the commutator.
Check the commutator for discolorration of the commutator
bar.
Replace the armature with a new one
i f
necessary.
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