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Pull-In Windings Test

Connect test equipment as in hold-in windings test. See HOLD-IN WINDINGS TEST above. See Fig 1. Ground starter solenoid terminal "M". Turn switch on and adjust carbon pile load until voltage reads 10 volts. Check ammeter reading. Turn off carbon pile and open switch. See PULL-IN WINDINGS SPECIFICATIONS  table. If ammeter reading is not as specified, replace starter solenoid.

Fig 1: Solenoid Winding Test Connections
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