Service Manual

SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
2.6 CHECK LOWER HARNESS (fig. 2.6)
Remove
all the Phillips head screws and
separate the handle grip sections. Using
a continuity tester, insert one of its probes
into the switch alongside either of the
lower harness leads. Insert the other
tester probe into the proper connector
at
the motor (note lead wire color). Check
both leads for complete circuits.
Figure 2.6
2.61
REPLACE LOWER HARNESS
(figs. 2.61 a, 2.61b)
Disconnect the ends
of the harness from
both the motor and the switch terminals.*
Pull the harness out of the tube(s).
Re-
place with new harness. Care should
be taken
so that wires are not pinched
when replacing the motor housings and
handle grips.
* To remove each wire from the switch,
proceed
as follows:
a. Insert a #54 drill bit (or similar ob-
ject) into the switch alongside the
wire.
b. Carefully pull wire out of switch.
c. Remove drill bit.
Figure 2.6b
2.7
TEST SWITCH CONNECTIONS
Try pulling gently on the w
(fig. 2.7)
wires leading
into the switch to be certain that both
Figure 2.7
2.71
SECURE LOOSE CONNECTIONS
If any of the wires leading to the switch
are loose, reinsert them firmly into the
switch. If they do not stay inserted, re-
place the switch (refer to section 2.81).
2.8 TEST SWITCH (figs. 2.8 a, 2.8b)
Connect the tester leads
as shown. There
should be continuity
only when the switch
is depressed. Replace any switch that
shows no current flow on either or both
sides.
Figure 2.6a
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