Starter Motor Inspection; Starter Motor Reassembly - Suzuki VZ800 Service Manual

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9-15

STARTER MOTOR INSPECTION

CARBON BRUSH
Inspect the brushes for abnormal wear, cracks, or smoothness
in the brush holder.
If any damages are found, replace the brush assembly with a
new one.
COMMUTATOR
Inspect the commutator for discoloration, abnormal wear or
undercut A.
Segment
If abnormal wear is found, replace the armature with a new one.
If the commutator surface is discolored, polish it with #400 sand
paper and wipe it using a clean dry cloth.
If there is no undercut, scrape out the insulator 1 with a saw
blade.
ARMATURE COIL INSPECTION
Check for continuity between each segment and between each
segment and the armature shaft using the multi circuit tester.
If there is no continuity between the segments or there is conti-
nuity between the segments and shaft, replace the armature
with a new one.
 09900-25008: Multi circuit tester set
 Tester knob indication: Continuity test ()
OIL SEAL INSPECTION
Check the oil seal lip for damage or leakage.
If any damage is found, replace the housing end.

STARTER MOTOR REASSEMBLY

Reassemble the starter motor in the reverse order of disassem-
bly. Pay attention to the following points:
• Apply SUZUKI SUPER GREASE "A" to the lip of the oil seal.
 99000-25030: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE "A" (USA)
99000-25010: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE "A" (Others)