Armature Inspection; Carbon Brush Inspection - Carter Talon 150 FX Series Service Manual

ARMATURE INSPECTION

• Inspect the armature surface for uneven wear, damage or burns
(changing color).
• When there are metal fines attached to the gap of the armature
surface, use a cleaning cloth to remove them.
Please do not use sandpaper to grind, and also
do not wash it in any solvent which can dissolve or
damage its insulation.
• Measure the conducting condition of the armature coil according
to the picture. It should be conductive.
• Measure the conducting condition between the armature coil and
the armature according to the right picture. It should be non-con-
ductive. If it's not, it should be replaced.

CARBON BRUSH INSPECTION

• Inspect the insulating condition between the connecting wire
terminal and the starter motor case, and it should be nonconduc-
tive.
• Inspect the conducting condition between the connecting wire
terminal and the carbon brush, and it should be conductive.
Measure the length of the carbon brush. Replace it if it exceeds
service limit.
• Measure the insulating condition of the carbon brush bracket,
and it should be non-conductive, if not, it should be replaced.
• Inspect the needle bearing in the carbon brush base, it should be
able to move smoothly with no play.
• Inspect the dust seal for wear or damage.
• If damaged, it should be replaced.
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