ENGINE DIVISION SERVICE MANUAL
ELECTRICAL
Fig. 15. Pinion Drive Clearance Check Hookup
PINION CLEARANCE
There are no provisions for adjusting the pinion
clearance on motors using the intermediate duty clutch,
Fig. 2. However, the pinion clearance should be checked
on all motors after reassembly to insure proper
clearance. Check the pinion clearance as follows:
1.
Disconnect the motor field coil connector from
the
solenoid
motor
terminal.
CAREFULLY
INSULATE IT.
2.
Connect a battery, of the same voltage as the
solenoid, one lead to solenoid switch terminal
and the other to the starter or solenoid frame,
Fig. 15.
3.
Connect a jumper wire to the starting motor
terminal on the solenoid, then touch the second
end to the motor frame. This will shift the pinion
into cranking position and will remain until the
battery is disconnected.
CAUTION: Do not keep the jumper wire
connected too long as overheating of the
solenoid may result.
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