Starter Motor Removal; Brush Inspection; Commutator Inspection - Honda CB400T Shop Manual

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HONDA
STARTER MOTOR
C 5 4 8 O T
STARTER MOTOR
R E M O V A L
With the ignition switch OFF, remove
Disonnect the starter cable.
Remove the starter mounting bolts and pull
the motor out of the engine case.
BRUSH INSPECTION
Remove the starter motor case scrwes.
Inspect the brushes and measure brush length.
Measure brush spring tension with a spring
scale.
SERVICE LIMITS:
Brush length: 5.5 mm (0.21 in.)
Brush spring tension: 400g
COMMUTATOR INSPECTION
Remove the case.
NOTE
Record the location and number of the
thrust washers.
Inspect the commutator bars for discolora-
tion.
Bars discolored in pairs indicate grounded
armature coils.
NOTE
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Do not use emery or sand paper on the
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commutator.
COMMUTATOR
17-2
Date of Issue: Defflmber, 1980
Q HONDA MOTOR CO.. LTD.