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ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING - CONTINUED
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
ENGINE - CONTINUED
DOES NOT CRANK - CONTINUED
Step 9.
Test starting motor ground strap (2) and solenoid ground wire (3) for resistance.
a. Remove solenoid ground wire (3) and starting motor ground strap (2) using two 9/16-inch
wrenches, 314-inch deep well socket, handle, and flat-tip screwdriver as needed.
b. Connect ohmmeter to solenoid ground wire (3) and starting motor ground strap (2) one at a
time, check reading, and disconnect.
c.
If meter reads more than zero ohms resistance, replace as needed.
d. Install solenoid ground wire (3) and starting motor ground strap (2) using two 9/16-inch
wrenches, 3/4-inch deep well socket, handle, and flat-tip screwdriver.
Step 10.
Inspect starting motor pinion (9) for damage.
a. If pinion (9) will not turn on shaft (10), replace starting motor (1) (page 2-288).
b. If pinion (9) will not turn armature (11) when turned with screw-driver, replace starting motor
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