Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

Figure 8. Tachometer and Accessories

Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

16. GENERAL

c. Install engaging jaw (21, fig. 5) on starter torque

tester. d.

Install mounting pad adapter (23) on

starter torque tester. (See fig. 10 for difference in

a. This section gives instructions on preparations

mounting pad adapters.)

to be made before starting, operating, and stopping the

e. Mount starter to be tested on starter torque

starter torque tester. It also gives the basic capabilities

tester and lock mounting clamps (7, fig. 2) with cam

of the equipment and coordinates these capabilities to

shafts (5).

the specific tasks for which the equipment is designed.

f. Connect external power source to starter (fig.

b. It is essential that the operator know how to

perform every operation that the starter torque tester is

capable of accomplishing. Since many jobs present

g. Ascertain that starter jaw is fully retracted and

different problems, it may be necessary that the

clears starter torque tester engaging jaw (21, fig. 5).

operator vary the given procedures to fit the

h. Visually inspect starter torque tester for loose

assignment.

connections and security of all components and

accessories.

17. PREPARATION BEFORE STARTING STARTER

TORQUE TESTER

18. STARTING AND OPERATING THE STARTER

TORQUE TESTER

The following steps should be accomplished

before starting the starter torque tester:

a. Install a starter known to be serviceable on

a. Examine engaging jaw of starter to be tested

starter torque tester as outlined in preceding paragraph

and determine size, direction of rotation, and number of

teeth.

b. Apply a small amount of hydraulic pressure to

b. From supply of starter engaging jaws (fig. 9)

brake assembly by turning control cap located on brake

supplied with starter torque tester, select an engaging

pressure control assembly (4, fig. 2)

jaw of starter to be tested.