TM 9-2320-269-20-1
ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING - CONTINUED
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
ENGINE - CONTINUED
CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START - CONTINUED
Step 12.
Inspect starting motor ground strap (1) for corrosion, loose parts, and damage.
a. Remove starting motor (2) (page 2-288).
b. If starting motor ground strap (1) or frame (3) are corroded, remove strap (1), clean or get rid
of, and install new strap (1) as needed using two 9/16-inch wrenches.
c.
If strap (1) is loose, tighten using two 9/16-inch wrenches.
d. If strap (1) is damaged, replace using two 9/16-inch wrenches.
Step 13.
Test starting motor ground strap (1) and solenoid ground wire (4) for resistance.
a. Remove wire (4) and strap (1) using two 9/16-inch wrenches, 3/4-inch socket and handle, and
flat-tip screwdriver as needed.
b. Connect ohmeter to wire (4) and strap (1) one at a time. Check reading, and disconnect.
c.
If meter reads more than zero ohms resistance, get rid of as needed.
d. Install new wire (4) and strap (1) as needed using two 9/16-inch wrenches, 3/4-inch deep
socket and handle, and flat-tip screwdriver.
Step 14.
Inspect starting motor pinion (5) for damage.
a. If pinion (5) will not turn on shaft (6), get rid of starting motor (2).
b. If pinion (5) will not turn armature (7) when turned with screwdriver, get rid of starting motor
(2).
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