housing reference hole each time the light
(2) Start engine and idle at 950 rpm
light flashes.
(1000 rpm for LEB 300).
(4) To correct faulty timing, loosen mag-
neto mounting screws and turn magneto clock-
(3) Point timing light through timing
wise or counterclockwise until timing is cor-
hole in flywheel housing. If timing is correct,
rect. Tighten magneto screws.
flywheel timing mark will align with flywheel
(4) Check brush springs for tension of
a. Removal and Installation. Remove and in-
24 ounces.
stall starter and solenoid as illustrated in fig-
(5) Inspect inside of cover band for evi-
ure 3-18.
b. To
remove solenoid from
starter, discon-
d. Testing. Subject starter to no-load and
nect solenoid leads and remove attaching
lock-torque test using equipment shown in fig-
ure 3-19. For no-load test, connect starter in
moving attaching hardware, then remove in-
series with a battery, an ammeter capable of
sulator, spring, contact and contact push rod
from housing.
high-wattage variable resistor. With the brake
c. Cleaning and Inspection.
arm disconnected and with 23.5 volts applied
(1) Clean outside housing with a solvent-
to the input terminal, the starter should ro-
dampened cloth, dry thoroughly with com-
tate at 2,500 rpm and draw a maximum of 35
pressed air,
amperes. For lock test, connect brake arm to
(2) Blow out inside of starter with low
starter pinion and apply 19.1 volts to input
pressure air.
terminal. Starter should draw 265 amperes
(3) Inspect brushes for excessive wear.
and scale indicate 19 ft-lb of torque. The
starter solenoid should be tested for current
original length. (Original length is .625 inch
draw of both windings in parallel and draw of
hold-in winding alone. Disconnect both leads