TM 5-4320-302-14
5-18.
STARTER MOTOR (CONT)
Location/Item
Action
Remarks
CLEANING/INSPECTION/
REPAIR
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent is flammable and potentially
dangerous to people and property. Do not use near
open flame, sparks, excessive heat, or on hot surfaces.
Flash point of P-D-680 solvent is 100° to 138°F (38° to
59°C). Use solvent in a well-ventilated area, and avoid
inhaling fumes. If repeatedly exposed to fumes, seek
fresh air and immediate medical help. Avoid prolonged
exposure of skin to solvent. Wash exposed skin
immediately and thoroughly.
Death or severe injury might result when compressed air
is used to blow dirt from skin or clothing. Air entering
body openings is extremely dangerous. Compressed air
used for cleaning shall not exceed 100 psi (690 kPa).
Use goggles or face shield for eye protection. Do not
direct airstream against skin.
16. Starter
Clean with P-D-680 solvent and dry with compressed
components
air. When cleaning armature, exciter winding, and
relay, use soft cloth wet with solvent. Do not soak
these components in solvent. Dry with soft cloth or
compressed air.
17. Brush holder,
Clean accumulated dirt, carbon, or other foreign
carbon brushes,
material from brush holder, carbon brushes, and other
and brush
brush components with P-D-680 solvent. Dry with soft
components
cloth or low pressure compressed air. Inspect for
excessive wear or damage. Inspect commutator end of
brushes for dirt, glaze, or other material preventing good
electrical contact with commutator. Replace glazed
brushes or brush components that are excessively worn
or damaged. Replace brushes and leads if leads are
frayed or broken.
18. Armature and
Remove dirt and carbon from between commutator bars
commutator
Inspect armature and its commutator for excessive
wear, missing bars, or broken solder connections.
Replace armature if commutator is excessively worn or
has missing commutator bars. Repair any loose or
frayed solder connections at commutator.
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