Always install, operate, inspect and maintain this product in accordance with all applicable standards and regulations (local, state, country, federal, etc.). Operate ST400 Starters on compressed air only. They are not designed or sealed for operation on compressed gas. •...
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How to Order a Starter ST400 IC 03 R 31-030 ORIENTATION 31- PINION CODE I - 1” NPT INLET NO LETTER - SAE R - RIGHT HAND SPLIT FLANGE INLET L - LEFT HAND ST400 - 44% ARC (MAX. 150 PSI)
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Attach the hose to the outlet side of the valve with the ST400-16 4 bolt split-flange provided. Tighten bolts to 28-35 ft-lbs (38-47 Nm) torque. At this point, determine if it is convenient to attach the hose to the starter before actually mounting it on the engine.
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ST400 Installation Diagram - Electro - Mechanical #8 Hose (1/2”) +12 Volt Power Supply Gladhand Connector Push Button Start Switch Should be Sealed. Refer Air from (P/N HSPPS-3) Dry Tank (Air Supply) PIN A PIN B Description Starter Tank Fitting...
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ST400 Turbine Powered Starter- Parts List Item Part Description Part Number Item Part Description Part Number Drive Pinion Screw SS350-394 Flange Drive Pinion SAE 1 Flange ST4W300-01 for ST400CO1R15 ST400-13-15 SAE 3 Flange ST400-300-03 for ST400C03R21 ST400-13-21 Nameplate ST400-301 for ST400C03R29...
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Always have a complete set of seals and O-rings on hand before Housing when released. starting any overhaul of a Model ST400 Starter. Never reuse old To remove the Housing Cover (1l), slowly loosen the four Housing seals or gaskets.
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Manual Valve Assembly ST400-A339M - Exploded View (Dwg. TPA1402-1) Manual Valve Assembly ST400-A339M - Part List Item Part Description Part Number Item Part Description Part Number Valve Housing ST400-339 Check Valve ST400-1056 O-ring Y325-010 Plug (2) HSPPS-2 Housing Cover ST400-338M...
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Maintenance, Disassembly / Assembly Instructions for Manual Valve WARNING Always wear eye protection when operating or performing any maintenance on this starter. Always turn off the air and electrical supply and disconnect the air and electrical supply before installing or removing any component on this valve, before making any adjustments on this valve or before performing any maintenance on this valve.
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Troubleshooting Air Starter System Diagnosis ST400 Starter Valve opens - Starter blow-by Starter does not Engage Check drive pinion for damage. Make sure that the correct drive pinion is on the starter. Replace drive pinion if necessary. Check for damaged ywheel.
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Replace Damaged Gear No Damage of Ring Gear or Pinion Re-install Starter Replace with New Starter Cranks Cranks Low Power - Cranks engine slow Follow instructions on Page 16 Cranks Still Cranks slow If extreme cold, check cold starting aids for proper operation. (i.e Ether System works, Block Heater works) Cranks...
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Starter will not stop operating or Starter cuts out too soon Check system wiring Refer to Pg. 7 Dwg. TPB973-1 Valve operates properly Cranks Malfunctioning Valve - Drain air from reservoir first by removing 1/4” plug on starter valve opposite tank fill. Loosen cap on Bottom of valve. Inspect plunger for damage and/or proper lubrication.
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