Westerbeke 8.0KW-60HZ Operator's Manual page 44

STARTER MOTOR
AITRACTION TEST
3. Holding test. With a battery connected to the solenoid ter-
minal S (+) and to the starter body, manually pull out the
pinion fully. The pinion must remain at that position even
when released from holding with your hand.
HOLDING TEST
STARTER DISASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the wire from the solenoid terminal M (-).
2. Loosen the two screws fastening the solenoid. Remove
the solenoid assembly.
3. Remove the two long through bolts and two screws
fastening the brush holder. Remove the rear bracket.
4. With the brushes pulled away from the armature,
remove the yoke and brush holder assembly. Then pull
the armature out.
5. Remove the cover, pry the snap ring out, and remove the
washer.
6. Unscrew the bolts and remove the center bracket. At the
same time, the washers for the pinion shaft end play
adjustment will come off.
STARTER
MOTOR
INSPECT FOR
WEAR & CHIPPING
4. Return test:. With a battery connected to the solenoid ter-
minal M (-) and to the starter body, manually pull out the
pinion fully. The pinion must return to its original position
when released from holding by hand
RETURN TEST
7. Pull out the reduction gear lever and lever spring from the
front bracket.
8. On the pinion side, pry the snap ring out, and pull out the
pinion and pinion shaft.
9. At each end of the armature, remove the ball bearing with
a bearing puller. It is impossible to replace the ball bearing
press-fitted in the front bracket. If that bearing has worn
off, replace the front bracket assembly.
SOLENOID
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NOTE:
Inspect, clean and replace
if
necessary brush, commuter;
solenoid, armature, etc. See the
following pages.