Kawasaki STX-15F Jet Ski User Manual


 
14-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electric Starter System
Measure the diameter [A] of the commutator [B].
Replace the starter motor with a new one if the commu-
tator diameter is less than the service limit.
Commutator Diameter
Standard: 28 mm (1.1024 in.)
Service Limit: 27 mm (1.063 in.)
Armature Inspection
Using the × 1 hand tester range, measure the resis-
tance between any two commutator segments [A].
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
If there is a high resistance or no reading () between any
two segments, a winding is open and the starter motor
must be replaced.
Using the highest hand tester range, measure the resis-
tance between the segments and the shaft [B].
If there is any reading at all, the armature has a short and
the starter motor must be replaced.
NOTE
Even if the foregoing checks show the armature to be
good, it may be defective in some manner not readily
detectable within the hand tester. If all other starter mo-
tor and starter motor circuit components check good,
but the starter motor still does not turn over or only turns
over weakly, replace the starter motor with a new one.
Brush Lead Inspection
Using the × 1 hand tester range, measure the resis-
tance as shown.
[A] Terminal and Positive Brush
[B] Brush Plate and Negative Brush
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
If there i s not close to zero ohms, the brush lead has an
open. Replace the positive brush assembly and/or the
negative brush assembly.
Brush Plate and Terminal Bo lt Inspection
Using the highest hand tester range, measure the resis-
tance as shown.
[A] Terminal Bolt and Brush Plate
[B] Terminal Bolt and Yoke
If there is any reading, the negative brush assembly
and/or positive brush assembly have a short. Replace
the negative and positive brush assemblies.