Description; Trouble Shooting - Cessna T182 Series Service Manual

MODEL 182 & T182 SERIES SERVICE MANUAL
11-89. DESCRIPTION.
The automatically-engaged
starting system employs an electrical starter motor
mounted to a 90-degree adapter. A solenoid is acti-
vated by the ignition switch on the instrument panel
Never operate the starter motor more than
When the solenoid is activated, its contacts close and
12 seconds at a time. Allow starter motor
electrical current energizes the motor.
Initial rota-
to cool between cranking periods to avoid
tion of the motor engages the starter through an over-
overheating. Longer cranking periods
running clutch in the starter adapter, which incorpo-
without cooling time will shorten the life
rates worm reduction gears.
The starter motor is
of the starter motor.
located just aft of the right rear cylinder.
11-90. TROUBLE SHOOTING.
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
STARTER WILL NOT OPERATE. Defective master switch or circuit. Check continuity. Install new
switch or wires.
Defective starter switch or switch Check continuity. Install new
circuit. switch or wires.
Defective starter motor. Check electrical power to motor.
Repair or replace starter motor.
STARTER MOTOR RUNS, BUT Defective overrunning clutch
Check visually. Install new
DOES NOT TURN CRANK- or drive.
starter adapter.
SHAFT.
Starter motor shaft broken. Check visually. Install new
starter motor.
STARTER MOTOR DRAGS.
Low battery. Check battery.
Charge or
install new battery.
Starter switch or relay contacts Install serviceable unit.
burned or dirty.
Defective starter motor Check visually. Install new
power cable.
cable.
Loose or dirty connections. Remove, clean and tighten all
terminal connections.
Defective starter motor. Check starter motor brushes,
brush spring tension, thrown
solder on brush cover. Repair
or install new starter motor.
Dirty or worn commutator.
Check visually. Clean and
turn commutator.
STARTER EXCESSIVELY Worn starter pinion.
Remove and inspect.
Replace
NOISY.
starter drive.
Worn or broken teeth Check visually.
Replace
on crankshaft gears. crankshaft gear.
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