Brush Replacement - Mercury 40 Service Manual

STARTER SOLENOID TEST
Test starter solenoid as follows:
Disconnect all leads from solenoid terminals.
1.
Use an ohmmeter, set to (R x 1 scale) and con-
2.
nect between solenoid terminals 3 and 4.
Connect a 12-volt supply between solenoid ter-
3.
minals 1 and 2. Solenoid should click and meter
should read zero ohms.
If meter does not read zero ohms (full continuity),
4.
replace solenoid.
4
a
a - Ohmmeter Leads
b - 12-Volt Supply
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b
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Brush Replacement

IMPORTANT: Replace brushes that are pitted or
worn to less than 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) in length
d
e
b
f
g
a - Positive (+) Terminal
b - Long Brush Lead
c - Push Lead Into Slot
d - Insulating Washer
e - Flat Washer
f - Lock Washer
g - Nut
a
d
b
a - Positive (+) Brushes
b - Negative (–) Brushes
c - Brush Holder
d - Bolts (Fasten Negative Brushes and Holder)
.
c
a
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b
c
a
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