Since I have the machine out of service for maintenance, I pulled the starter for internal inspection. From viewing electrical connection it appeared the starter had been electrically disconnected previous to my ownership.
Removing the nut from the electrial connection was difficult...original nut had been replaced with a locking type...it proved to be a problem to remove.
Once electrical connection was disconnected, the starter removal was text book. I was able to dissassemble the starter with some effort.
Found the internal plastic insulator for the electrical connetion in pieces inside the case housing. This insulator is a weak spot in the starter and could lead to starter voltage going directly to ground. Was able to glue all pieces of the insulator back togeather and checked with an ohm meter for any shorts to case ground before reinstalling the brush assmbly and armature.
Could this be a possible cause for many hard starting issues...starter amperage partially shorting to ground?
---tim
Removing the nut from the electrial connection was difficult...original nut had been replaced with a locking type...it proved to be a problem to remove. Once electrical connection was disconnected, the starter removal was text book. I was able to dissassemble the starter with some effort.
Found the internal plastic insulator for the electrical connetion in pieces inside the case housing. This insulator is a weak spot in the starter and could lead to starter voltage going directly to ground. Was able to glue all pieces of the insulator back togeather and checked with an ohm meter for any shorts to case ground before reinstalling the brush assmbly and armature. Could this be a possible cause for many hard starting issues...starter amperage partially shorting to ground?
---tim
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