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QSB4.5 and QSB6.7 Starting Motor

Section A - Adjustment, Repair, and Replacement Page A-23

Cummins® Branded Starters

WARNING

Batteries can emit explosive gases. To reduce the

possibility of personal injury, always ventilate the

compartment before servicing the batteries. To

reduce the possibility of arcing, remove the negative

(-) battery cable first and attach the negative (-)

battery cable last.

CAUTION

Do not overtighten the electrical connections. Starter

damage can result.

NOTE: Use the location tags to help identify where each

wire connection goes.

Connect the electrical connections to the starter motor.

Torque Value:

Step 1 4 N•m [ 35 in-lb ]

Torque Value:

M10

Step 1 21 N•m [ 185 in-lb ]

Install the jump start protection (JSP) cover and nut on the

M terminal post.

NOTE: The JPS cover nut is the third nut on the M

terminal, M5 terminal size. Failure to observe the proper

torque specification can result in loss of conductivity to the

M lead and result in a no crank condition for the starter

and engine.

Non-Cummins® Branded Starters

CAUTION

Do not overtighten the electrical connections. Starter

damage can result.

NOTE: Use the location tags to help identify where each

wire connection goes.

Connect the electrical connection to the starting motor.

For Non-Cummins® branded starters, refer to the OEM

service manual for torque specifications.

Finishing Steps