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STARTING MOTOR SOLENOID (PRESTOLITE) REPAIR - CONTINUED
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TESTING - CONTINUED
CAUTION
Do NOT allow test circuit to stay on more than 15 seconds. Overheating will occur in solenoid. Failure to
follow this procedure could result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
Steps 19 through 21 adjust the carbon pile for nominal 12 volts across solenoid terminals. Steps should be
repeated as necessary to get the required 12 volts indicated on the voltmeter. Circuit must not be on for more
than 15 seconds. Allow 3 minutes for solenoid to cool before proceeding.
19.
Close knife switch to energize test circuit.
20.
Adjust carbon pile while observing voltmeter. Set for 12 volts on voltmeter.
21.
Open knife switch to de-energize test circuit.
CAUTION
If steps 19 through 21 are to be repeated, wait three minutes for solenoid winding to cool. Failure to follow
this procedure could result in damage to equipment.
22.
Repeat steps 19 through 21 for 12-volt reading.
CAUTION
Before proceeding, wait 3 minutes for solenoid to cool. Do NOT allow test circuit to stay on more than 15
seconds. Overheating will occur in solenoid and test results will be in error. Failure to follow this procedure
could result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
Reading from ammeter and voltmeter are to be recorded.
23.
Close knife switch to energize test circuit.
24.
Read and record indication on ammeter.
25.
Open knife switch to de-energize test circuit.
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