Buell XB 2008 Series Service Manual page 379

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1. Growler
2. Thin steel strip
Figure 5-7. Shorted Armature Test Using Growler
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1. Commutator segment
2. Armature core
Figure 5-8. Grounded Starter Armature Test
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17. Remove drive assembly/overrunning clutch, idler gear,
Figure 5-9. Open Starter Armature Test
Figure 5-10. Check for GROUNDED FIELD COIL with
an ohmmeter or continuity tester.
a. Touch one probe to the frame (1).
b. Touch the other probe to each of the brushes (2)
attached to the field coil.
c. There should be no continuity (infinite ohms). If there
is any continuity at either brush, then the field coil(s)
are grounded and the field frame must be replaced.
Figure 5-11. Check for OPEN FIELD COILS with an
ohmmeter or continuity tester.
a. Touch one probe to the field wire (1).
b. Touch the other probe to each of the brushes attached
to the field coil(s) (2).
c. There should be continuity (0 ohms). If there is no
continuity at either brush, then the field coil(s) are
open and the field frame must be replaced.
Figure 5-12. Test BRUSH HOLDER INSULATION
with an ohmmeter or continuity tester.
a. Touch one probe to holder plate (1).
b. Touch the other probe to each of the positive (insu-
lated) brush holders (2).
c. There should be no continuity (infinite ohms). If there
is continuity at either brush holder, replace the brush
holder assembly.
Figure 5-13. Remove two drive housing mounting
screws. Remove drive housing from solenoid housing.
idler gear rollers, cage, and o-ring from drive housing (o-
ring is located in drive housing groove).
2008 XB Service: Electric Starter 5-5