Starter Relay - Yamaha XZ550RJ 1982 Service Manual

3. The armature coil should be checked for in-
sulation breakdown (shorting to each other
or to ground) and for continuity. Use a
pocket tester.
Coil resistance:
Armature coil:11.5Mn±10% at 20°C(68°F)
4. Check the front and rear cover bushings for
damage. If either is damaged, the starter
motor must be replaced.
5. Check the brush length. Replace the brush
if it's at or near its limits.
Minimum brush length: 4.5mm (0.18 in)
6. Check the brush spring pressure. Compare
it with a new spring. Replace the old spring
if it is weak.

STARTER RELAY

Inspection
1. Remove the left sidecovers.
1. Starter relay
2. Turn the ignition to the ON the engine stop
switch to RUN and the shift lever to
NEUTRAL.
3. Push the starter switch. If the relay does not
click, check the wires from
switch and from the starting circuit
off relay (red/white — blue/white). Turn the
ignition off. Use the scale (ohms x 1) on the
tester. The resistance between these wires
should be no more than 3.5 ohms. If there is
more resistance, the relay should be re-
placed.
the starter
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