Starter Motor Inspection - Honda TRX500FM Service Manual

ELECTRIC STARTER
INSPECTION
Check the oil seal [1J and ball bearing [2] in the front
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cover for wear or damage.
Check the commutator bars [1) for damage or abnormal
wear.
Check Ihe commutator bars of Ihe armature [2) for
discoloration.
Clean any metal debris from between commutator bars.
NOTE :
• Do not use emery or sand paper on the commutator.
Check for continuity between pairs of commutator bars
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There should be continuity.
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CONTINUITY:
Check for continuity between each commutator bar [1]
and the armature shaft [2].
There should be no continuity.
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