Figure 2-26. Starter

C2,TM 9-2320-211-20

Figure 2-26. Starter

amperage

draw

test.

cable at the

(3)

Disconnect

the

starter

a n d c o n n e c t t h e l a r g e positive external shunt lead to

cable.

(4) Connect the large negative external shunt

lead and the voltmeter plus lead to the starter cable

p o s t on the starter. Refer to figure 2-26.

( 5 ) Close the starter switch and observe the

readings, voltage 18 to 24 and amperage 150 to 200 amps.

(6) If the starter circuit C 1 O SeS and the voltage

and amperage are correct, the starter circuit and

c o n n e c t i o n s are functioning correctly.

( 7 ) If the starter voltage is present but the

s t a r t e r will not crank, check the cables for line

drop.

(8) If the amperage draw is too high, replace

the starter (para 2-124). The same is true if the

v o l t a g e is present, but no amperage is shown on

meter.