Removing For Service - Westerbeke 29.0 EGED 60Hz Operator's Manual

STARTER MOTOR
, PN.053295
IGNITION
TERMINAL
Test again by jumping the two large temrinal studs. Hold the
screwdriver blade finnly between the studs. Do not allow the
screwdriver blade
to
touch the solenoid
o~
starter casing, this
would cause
a
short.
A
WARNING:
There will be arching as the full
starting current 5/iould be flowing thru'the blade of the
screwdriver.
If the starter spins, the solenoid is faulty.
If the_ starter fails to spin, the motor is probably faulty.
If no arching occurred, there-is no voltage reaching the
solenoid.
NOTE:
Starter motors are either inertia type or pre-engaged.
In the pre-engaged model, the solenoid also moves an arm
that engages the starter motor to the flywheel of the engine.
Using a screwdriver to bypass
the
solenoid on such a starter
will run the IJWtor without engaging the flywheel. Tum the
battery. switch on to provide the power to the solenoid.
Hopefully it will create enough magnetic field for the arm to
move even though the contacts inside the solenoid are bad.
SERVICE
Westerbeke uses a standard marine starter motor which can be
serviced or rebuilt at any starter motor automotive service center.
If replacing the starter motor, make certain the
new
motor is
certified for marine use. Automotive starters do not meet USCG
standards. If in doubt, contact your WESTERBEKE dealer.
TO REMOVE FOR SERVICE
1. Thm off the DC battery switch.
. · · · 2. If necessary, remove any components to gain
full access
to the starter motor.
3. Label and disconnect the wiring from the
starter.
(Do not
allow wires to touch,
tape
over~
tenninals).
4. Remove the starter mounting
b~lts.
,
5. Remove the
starter
from the engine~ ln·sbme
cases the
· starter will
have
to be
turned
to a di'ffetent angle to clear
obstructions,
NQTE:
WESTERBEKE uses an ignition proof starter
approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.
If
it
is necessary to
replace the starter, purchase a new starter from a
WESTERBELE dealer/distributor.·
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