Installation manual
STARTER
MOTOR
IGNITION
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TERMINAL
Test
again
by
jumping
the
two
large
tenninal
studs.
Hold
the
screwdl1ver
blade
firmly
between
the
studs.
Do
not
allow
tlle
screwdriver
blade
to
touch
the
solenoid
0,
starter
casing,
this
would
cause
a
short.
A
WARNING:
There
will
be
arching
as
the
full
starting
current
should
be
flowing
thru
the
blade
of
the
screwdriver.
If
the starter
spins,
the
solenoid
is
faulty.
If
the
starter
fails
to
spin, the motor
is
probably
faulty.
If
no
arching occurred. There
is
no
juice reacbing
the
solenoid.
NOTE:
Starter
motors
are
either
inertia
type
or
pre-engaged.
In
the
pre-engaged
model,
the
solenoid
also
moves
an
arm
that
engages
the
starter
motor
to
theflywheel
of
the
engine.
Using
a
screwdriver
to
bypass
the
solenoid
on
such
a starter
will
run
the
motor without
engaging
the
flywheel.
Turn
the
starter
switch
on
to
provide
the
power
to
the
solenoid.
Hopefully
it
will
create
enough
magnetic field for
the
arm
to
move
even
though
the
contacts
inside
the
solenoid
are
bad.
SERVICE
Westerbeke
uses
a
standard
marine
starter
motor
which
can
be
serviced
or
rebuilt
at
any
starter
motor
automotive
service
center.
If
replacing
the
starter
motor,
make
certain
the
new
motor
is
certified
for
marine
use.
Automotive
starters
do
not
meet
USCG
standards.
If
in
doubt,
contact
your
WESTERBEKE
dealer.
TO
REMOVE
FOR
SERVICE
1.
DiscOlmect
the
negative
battery
cable.
2.
If
necessary,
remove
any
components
to
gain
full
access
to
the
starter
motor.
3.
Label
and
disconnect
the
wiring
from
the
starter.
(Do
not
allow
wires
to
touch,
tape
over
the
terminals).
4,
Remove
tlle
starter
mounting
bolts.
5.
Remove
the
starter
from
the
engine.
In
some
cases
the
starter
will
have
to
be
turned
to
a
different
angle
to
clear
obstructions.
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