Starter Motor Inspection - Honda XL200 2001 Shop Manual

ELECTRIC STARTER
INSPECTION
Inspect the commutator bars for discolorations. Bars discolored
in pairs indicate grounded armature coil, in which case the
starter motor must be replaced.
Check for continuity between individual commutator bars and the
armature shaft; there should be no continuity.
Also, check for continuity between pairs of commutator bars;
there should be continuity.
Check for continuity between cable terminal and the brush (the
indigo covered wire or the insulated brush holder).
There should be continuity.
Check for continuity between the rear cover and the brush (the
indigo covered wire or the insulated brush holder).
There should be no continuity.
Inspect the brushes for damage and measure the brush length.
Service limit: 8.5 mm (0.33 in)
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ARMATURE
CONTINUITY
NO CONTINUITY
BRUSH
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NO CONTINUITY
CONTINUITY