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STARTING SYSTEM —Starter—

Magnetic Switch Check

Pinion/Clutch Check

1. Continuity test (between "S" terminal and switch body).

• No continuity ... Replace.

From battery

2. Continuity test (between "S" terminal and "M" terminal).

• No continuity ... Replace.

From battery

_Plunger Check-

• Puli by hand the portion where plunger lever engages with magnet of magnetic switch to check for looseness.

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1. Check clutch.

Check pinion to see that it locks properly when turned in "drive" direction and rotates smoothly when turned in reverse.

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•    Pinion does not lock in either direction or unusual resistance is evident... Replace.

2.    Inspect pinion teeth.

•    Replace pinion if teeth are worn or dam-aged. (Also check condition of ring gear teeth.)

3.    Inspect idle gear teeth. (A,T models only)

•    Replace idle gear if teeth are worn or damaged. (Also check condition of armaturę shaft gear teeth.)

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