Starter Motor: Adjustments

1. Disconnect the field coil wire from the M-terminal of the magnetic switch.

Fig. 5 Testing Magnetic Switch:

2. Connect a 12 V battery between S-terminal and M-terminal.
3. Set switch to "ON", and the pinion will move out.


CAUTION: This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10 seconds) to prevent coil from burning.

Pinion Gap Adjustment:

4. Check pinion to stopper clearance (pinion gap) with a feeler gauge.
Standard value: 0.5-2.0 mm (0.02-08 in.)

Pinion Gap Adjustment:

5. If the pinion gap is out of specification, adjust by adding or removing gaskets between magnetic switch and front bracket.