Testing.

TM5-6115-465-34

NAVFAC P-8-625-34

T.O.35C2-3446-2

TM 06858B/06859D-34

(b) Adjust rheostat until voltmeter indicates 14

(f) If current and speed are low, disassemble

Vdc.

starter. and check for high resistance at internal connec-

tion.

mum at a minimum torque of 26 ft-lb indicated on scale.

(g) If current is high and rpm low, disassemble

and inspect armature shaft and bushings for wear or mis-

(d) If both current and torque are low, disassem-

alignment.

ble the starter and check for poor internal connections or

improper brush contact. Both of these conditions would

(h) Do not install connector (14, Figure 3-3.1)

result in high internal resistance.

until stalled torque test is completed.

(e) High current and low torque may be caused

(3) Conduct starter assembly stalled torque, test as fol-

by defective armature or field coil assembly.

lows:

(f) Remove starter assembly from test setup and

CAUTION

install connector (14, Figure 3-3.1).

Rheostat must have a minimum ca-

h. Installation. Refer to the Operator and Organiza-

pacity of 1000 amperes.

tional Maintenance Manual for starter assembly installat-

ion procedures.

(a) Install starter assembly in test setup shown in

figure 3-3.

3-6.5 /(3-6.6 Blank)

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