Electric Starter Tests; Starter Solenoid Test; Load Current Draw Test - BRP Evinrude E-Tec Series Service Manual

ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION

ELECTRIC STARTER TESTS

ELECTRIC STARTER
TESTS

Starter Solenoid Test

Disconnect the B+ (POS) battery cable at the bat-
tery.
Disconnect all wiring from sole-
IMPORTANT:
noid terminals before proceeding with this test.
Use an ohmmeter to measure resistance.
STEP 1
Put one ohmmeter lead on the starter positive (+)
cable terminal and the other ohmmeter lead on
the battery positive (+) cable terminal:
Ohmmeter must not show continuity (high read-
•
ing).
If ohmmeter shows continuity (low reading),
•
replace the solenoid.
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2
1. "A" terminal, B+ (purple)
2. "B" terminal, NEG (brown/white)
3. Starter positive (+) cable terminal
4. Battery positive cable (B+) terminal
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STEP 2
Apply B+ to terminal "A" of solenoid and ground
(NEG) to terminal "B" of solenoid. Measure resis-
tance between the starter positive (+) cable termi-
nal and the positive battery (+) cable terminal.
The solenoid must close with an audible click.
•
Ohmmeter must show continuity (low reading).
•
If ohmmeter shows no continuity (high reading),
•
replace the solenoid.
After re-installing the solenoid, coat all wires and
terminals with Black Neoprene Dip.
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4
1. Starter solenoid
2. Starter cable
3. POS battery cable
No Load Current Draw Test
Securely fasten starter in a vise or suitable fixture
before proceeding with this check.
Use a battery rated at 500 CCA (60 amp-hr) or
higher that is in good condition and fully charged.
IMPORTANT:
assembly must be removed for this test.
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