Onan NHC Series Operator's/Service Manual And Parts Catalog page 234

STARTING SYSTEM
ELECTRIC STARTER REPAIR
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FIGURE 26. STARTER ASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY
1. Loosen the M terminal nut on the magnetic switch
and remove the connector. Then unscrew attaching
screws and remove the magnetic switch.
NOTE: The packings lor the magnetic switch are
mounted so that the steel packing is located in the
front bracket side.
FIGURE 27. MAGNETIC SWITCH REMOVAL
2. After removing the thru bolts, the starting motor
can be divided into three parts - the front bracket,
housing and rear bracket. The spacing washers
shown in Figure 28 are used for adjustment of
the thrust gap of the- armature shaft and are placed
between the rear bracket and the commutator.
NOTE: These washers are inserted so the steel
washer is located in the commutator side.
FIGURE 28. REMOVING THROUGH BOLTS
3. The armature can easily be removed from the front
bracket. Be careful not to miss a small steel
washer used in the end of the armature shaft. The
- shift lever can be removed along with the armature
when it is removed. In this case, the spring holder,
lever springs and retainer can be taken out before
the lever. See Figure 29.
FIGURE 29. REMOVING ARMATURE
4. Remove the ring after driving the pinion stopper
toward the pinion gear using a cylindrical tool
as shown in Figure 30. The overrunning clutch
and the pinion stopper should be removed simul-
taneously.
5. A l l four brushes have been soldered to the brush-
holder in the same way. The brush springs can
be removed from the brushholder.
6. The pole shoes may be removed if necessary, by
removing the flat head machine screws from the
frame.
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