Starter Solenoid - Mercury MerCruiser MCM 454 Mag MPI Service Manual

STARTING SYSTEM

Starter Solenoid

TESTING / REPLACEMENT
Pinion clearance must be checked after reassembly of starter motor.
1. Disconnect brush lead from solenoid motor and insulate it carefully.
2. Connect 12 volt battery positive (+) lead to battery terminal and negative (–) lead to
frame.
3. Momentarily touch a jumper lead from battery terminal to switch terminal. This shifts pin-
ion into cranking position where it will remain until battery is disconnected.
4. Push pinion back toward commutator end to eliminate slack.
5. Measure distance between pinion and pinion retainer.
Index
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90-861326--1 MARCH 1999