Periodic Inspection; Starter Motor Repair; Removal; Solenoid Switch - Mercury 305 CID Service Manual

1 - End Housing
2 - End Housing Bushing
3 - Thrust Collar
4 - Retaining Ring - Pinion Stop Collar
5 - Pinion Stop Collar
6 - Clutch Drive Assembly
7 - Bearing Plate
8 - Bearing Plate Bushing
9 - Bearing Plate Washer
10 - Bearing Plate Screw
11 - Armature
12 - Pole Shoe - Field Coil
13 - Pole Shoe - Field Coil Screw
14 - Field Coil Grommet - Field Frame
15 - Field Coil Assembly
16 - Leather Washer - Commutator End Frame
17 - Lower Commutator End Frame
18 - Thru Bolt
19 - Insulator Holder - Field Frame Brush
20 - Field Frame Brush - Ground Brush
21 - Field Frame Brush
22 - Brush Lead Screw
23 - Ground And Insulated Holders Support
Package
24 - Field Frame Brush Spring
25 - Dowel Pin - Field Frame
26 - Shift Lever
27 - Shift Lever Stud
28 - Shift Lever Stud Washer
29 - Shift Lever Stud Nut
30 - Shift Lever Plunger
31 - Plunger To Shift Lever Pin
32 - Plunger Return Spring
33 - Solenoid Switch Screw
34 - Solenoid Switch Assembly
Index
90-823225--1 1096

Periodic Inspection

Cranking motor and solenoid are completely en-
closed in the drive housing to prevent entrance of
moisture and dirt. However, periodic inspection is re-
quired as follows:
1. Inspect terminals for corrosion and loose con-
nections.
2. Inspect wiring for frayed and worn insulation.
3. Check mounting bolts for tightness.

Starter Motor Repair

Removal

! WARNING
Disconnect battery cables at battery before re-
moving starter.
1. Disconnect battery cables from battery.
2. Disconnect wires from solenoid terminals.
3. Remove starter mounting bolts.
4. Pull starter assembly away from flywheel and re-
move from engine.

Solenoid Switch

REMOVAL
1. Remove starter motor as outlined.
2. Remove screw from field coil connector and sole-
noid attaching screws.
STARTING SYSTEM - 4A-5