Generac Power Systems MC - Manual (Page 26)

TEST 6-STARTER DRIVE GEAR
A.)-Hold Stop/Start switch at its
START position and listen for the
starter motor. If motor runs free­
ly (without load), remove Starter
drive cover.
B,)-Visually check Starter pinion
for damage, if damaged, replace
pinion.
C,)-To replace Starter pinion assembly, remove lock nut, spring retain­
er, and pinion. Install a new pinion, spring, spring retainer and lock
nut. Tighten lock nut to 90-110 inch-pounds, DO NOT LUBRICATE PINION
SPLINES,
RESULTS:- Starter drive checks good............ ..... .Continue tests
Starter drive is defective.,,,,,,,................. Replace
TEST 7-STARTER RING GEAR
Inspect Starter Ring Gear for dam­
age, Ring Gear and Fly^dieel are
heat shrunk onto Rotor aaaembly.
If replacement is necessary, ent­
ire assembly must be replaced.
TEST 8-CHECK SPARK
Disconnect spark plug lead from
engine spark plug and connect to
Spark Tester (Part No, 41503).
Connect Tester clamp to engine
spark plug. Crank engine - spark
tester should emit a blue, snappy
spark.
RESULTS:- Spark tests good........
........ ...Go to Test 15
Spark tests bad,........
...... Continue tests
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