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HOMESERVICE MANUALSEAGLE1990SUMMIT BASE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALSTARTERTESTINGNO LOAD TEST
1990 Eagle Summit Base, Standard
No Load Test
1990 Eagle Summit Base, StandardSECTION No Load Test
CAUTION:
Perform tests in less than 10 seconds to prevent coil damage.
- Install starter in soft-jawed vise. Connect starter in series with a fully charged 12-volt battery. Connect a 100-amp ammeter and carbon pile rheostat in series with positive battery post and starter motor terminal. See Fig 1.
- Install voltmeter across starter motor. Adjust carbon pile rheostat to full resistance. Connect cable from starter motor body to negative battery terminal. Adjust carbon pile rheostat to proper test voltage. See STARTER NO LOAD SPECIFICATIONS table.
- Note that maximum amperage is within specification and starter rotates smoothly. See STARTER NO LOAD SPECIFICATIONS table.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.