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Lock Test
- Using starter bench tester, connect test equipment and lock starter armature. Engage tester momentarily while measuring starter torque, current draw and voltage drop.
- Check specifications for minimum torque, voltage drop (minimum volts) and current draw (maximum amps). See STARTER SPECIFICATIONS
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- Low current draw and no torque during lock test may be caused by excessive resistance between brushes and commutator. Normal current draw but low torque speed may be caused by a shorted commutator and/or poor insulation.