Section 08
ELECTRICAL
Sub-Section 08
(STARTING SYSTEM)
08-08-3
STARTING SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
REMEDY
Starter does not turn.
Burnt MPEM supply fuse.
Check wiring condition and replace
fuse.
Poor contact of battery terminal(s) or
ground cable connections.
Clean and tighten terminal(s).
Weak battery.
Recharge battery.
Poor contact or open circuit of :
ignition switch, start / stop switch,
safety lanyard switch or solenoid.
Check and replace defective part.
Refer to MPEM 08-05.
Starter turns ; but does
not crank the engine.
Poor contact of battery terminal(s).
Clean and tighten terminal(s).
Poor battery ground cable connection.
Clean and tighten.
Burnt or poor contact of solenoid
switch contact disc.
Replace solenoid switch.
Poor contact of brush.
Straighten commutator and brush.
Burnt commutator.
Turn commutator in lathe.
Worn commutator segments.
Undercut mica.
Shorted armature.
Repair or replace armature.
Weak brush spring tension.
Replace brush holder
Weak magnet.
Replace bushings.
Worn bushings.
Replace bushings.
Weak battery.
Recharge or replace battery.
Starter turns, but overrunning
clutch pinion does not mesh
with ring gear.
Worn clutch pinion gear.
Replace clutch.
Defective clutch.
Replace clutch.
Poor movement of clutch on splines.
Clean and correct.
Worn clutch bushing.
Replace clutch.
Worn ring gear.
Recharge ring gear.
Starter motor keeps running
Shorted solenoid switch winding.
Replace solenoid switch.
Melted solenoid contacts.
Replace solenoid switch.
Sticking or defective starter clutch.
Lubricate or replace.
Presence of salt water in the electrical
box which gives continuity.
Verify electrical box watertightness
Summary of Contents for Challenger 5896
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