Kohler Command Pro CV960 Service Manual page 75

Solenoid Test Procedure
Solenoid Shift Style Starters
terminal. Remove the mounting hardware and
separate the solenoid from the starter for testing.
Test 1. Solenoid Pull-In Coil/Plunger Actuation
Test.
on the solenoid. Momentarily* connect the other lead
Repeat the test several times. If the solenoid fails to
:
connected to the solenoid for any time
over what is necessary for performing
each of the individual tests. Internal
damage to the solenoid may otherwise
occur.
Figure 7-51. Testing Pull-In Coil/Plunger Actuation.
Test 2. Solenoid Pull-In Coil/Contact Continuity
Test.
connect the two ohmmeter leads to the two large post
indicate continuity, if no continuity is indicated the
12 volt Test Leads
Momentary
Connection Only
Electrical System and Components
12 volt Test Leads
Momentary
Connection Only
Figure 7-52. Testing Pull-In Coil/Solenoid Contact
Continuity.
Test 3. Solenoid Hold-In Coil Function Test.
start" terminal on the solenoid, and the other lead to
manually push the plunger "In" and check if the
to the solenoid for a prolonged period of time. If the
replaced.
Manually Push
Plunger "In"
12 volt Test Leads
Connect Only Long
Enough to Test
Figure 7-53. Testing Hold-In Coil/Function Test.
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