Generac Power Systems TXP - Manual (Page 25)

TEST 5 -
STARTED MOTOR
A.) Set VOM to ”+DC" and to a high
enough DC volts scale to permit
reading 12 volts. Connect the POS­
ITIVE test probe to starter cable
connection at the starter. Connect
the NEGATIVE (or COMMON) test lead
to ground,then hold Start/Stop
Switch at START. Starter should
run and meter should read 12 Volts.
RESULTS: 1.) Meter, indicates .12.. Volts,
■ but starter does not run...... Replace starter
2.) Starter runs........................................................Continue tests in "Diagnostic
Flow Charts", Section 3
RESULTS: 1.) Starter motor can be heard
running without load,
L ' O O C A O O O O O
.Continue checks in Paragraph
I f R t t 'B
2.) Starter runs and cranks the
engine........................................................Continue tests in. "Diagnostic
Flow Charts", Section 3
B. ) Remove starter. Inspect pinion gear for damage or excessive wear,
RESULTS: 1.) Starter pinion gear damaged,..................................................Replace
2.) Starter Pinion gear is good,.................................................Continue test (Para­
graph C)
C. ) Without installing starter, connect starter cable from starter sol­
enoid to starter terminal post. Hold Start/Stop Switch at START. The
starter pinion gear should move outward on the clutch.
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