Westerbeke 8.0KW BCDT60Hz Owner's Manual page 32

STARTER MOTOR
IGNITION
TERMINAL
TO CONTROL
PANEL
\(+) POSITIVE
~.-\\
TERMINAL
~"------1:
(M) TERMINAL
Test again by jumping the two large terminal studs. Hold the
screwdriver blade firmly between the studs. Do not allow the
screwdriver blade to touch the solenoid or starter casing, this
would cause a short.
A
WARNING:
There will be arching as the full
starting current should be flowing thru the blade of the
screwdriver.
If the starter spins, the solenoid is faulty.
If the starter fails to spin, the motor is probably faulty.
If no arching occurred. There is ,no juice reaching the solenoid.
NOTE:
Starter motors are either inertia type or pre-engaged. In
the pre-engaged model, the solenoid also moves an arm that
engages the starter motor to the flywheel of the engine. Using a
screwdriver to bypass the solenoid on such a starter will run the
motor without engaging the flywheel. TUrn the starter switch on to
provide the power to the solenoid. Hopefolly it will create enough
magnetic field for the arm to move even though the contacts inside
the solenoid are bad.
SERVICE
Westerbeke uses a standard marine starter motor which can be
serviced or rebuilt at any starter motor automotive service center.
If replacing the starter motor, make certain the new motor is
certified for marine use. Automotive starters do not meet USCG
standards. If in dO)lbt, contact your WESTERBEKE dealer.
TO REMOVE FOR SERVICE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
. 2. If necessary, remove any components to gain full access to the
starter motor.
3. Label and disconnect the wiring from the starter. (Do not allow
wires to touch, tape over the terminals).
4. Remove the starter mounting bolts.
5. Remove the starter from the engine. In some cases the starter
will have to be turned to a different angle to clear obstructions.
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