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Permanent Magnet

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  1. Push in the plunger and check that it returns quickly to its original position. See Fig 1. If Performance is not as specified, replace the repair service starter kit.
  2. Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between terminals No. 50 and C. See Fig 1. If there is no continuity, replace the repair service starter kit.
  3. Using an ohmmeter, check. that there is continuity between terminal No. 50 and the switch body. See Fig 1. If there is no continuity; replace the repair service starter kit.
Fig 1: Testing Magnetic Switch
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